Flowers & garden choices · Western North Carolina field companion

Japanese forest grass

Hakonechloa macra

**Form**◐ Part sun or part shadeLucy Bradley ↗ · CC0
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Excellent shade ground cover

Type: Grass Perennial
Light Req.: Part Shade / Shade
Height × Width: 12–24 in × 24–36 in
USDA Zone: 5–9

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Type

Grass Perennial

Light Req.

Part Shade / Shade

Water Req.

Moderate

Soil Req.

Loamy / Moist

More growing details

USDA Zone

5–9

Height × Width

12–24 in × 24–36 in

Bloom Time & Color

Foliage Plant / Chartreuse

Native Status

Non-Native (Japan)

Pollinator Interest

None

Wildlife Value

Shelter

Maintenance Level

Low

Drought Tolerance

Low

Notes

Excellent shade ground cover

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**'Nicolas' Flowers - Feb. 23 - Wake Co., NC**◐ Part sun or part shadeCathy DeWitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
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