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Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich' is often confused with:
Hakonechloa macra Hakonechloa macra form
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Carex dolichostachya 'Kaga Nishiki' Carex dolichostachya 'Kaga Nishiki'
Heuchera americana Heuchera americana
Pulmonaria longifolia 'Trevi Fountain' Calyxes - Wake Co., NC

Japanese Forest Grass Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich'

Other plants called Japanese Forest Grass:

Phonetic Spelling
hah-koh-no-KLO-uh MAK-ruh
Description

A showy ornamental grass with striking stripes on its leaves.  Plant in organically rich, well-drained moist soils in the partial shade.  In the hot climate of the south it tolerates almost full shade.  Propagate it by division.  It is resistant to damage by deer, air pollution and can be planted near black walnut trees.  Plant in mixed borders, woodland, or rock gardens.  It performs well in containers and looks great planted along pathways, or spilling over rock walls.

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Tags:
#colorful leaves#low maintenance#slopes#ornamental grass#interesting leaves#air pollution tolerant#deer resistant#naturalized area#walkway planting#garden walls#black walnut toxicity tolerant#heavy shade tolerant#container plant#woodland
 
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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#colorful leaves#low maintenance#slopes#ornamental grass#interesting leaves#air pollution tolerant#deer resistant#naturalized area#walkway planting#garden walls#black walnut toxicity tolerant#heavy shade tolerant#container plant#woodland
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Hakonechloa
    Species:
    macra
    Family:
    Poaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Seed
    Dimensions:
    Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
    Perennial
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Clumping
    Dense
    Spreading
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    12 inches-3 feet
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Caryopsis
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Panicle
    Flower Description:
    Yellow-green panicles not very showy from a distance but beautiful up close.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    White
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Leaf Shape:
    Lanceolate
    Linear
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Description:
    Variegated leaves with white stripes.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Naturalized Area
    Rock Wall
    Slope/Bank
    Walkways
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Rock Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Black Walnut
    Deer
    Heavy Shade
    Insect Pests
    Pollution