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Hakonechloa macra

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Mounds of arching green leaves that just touch the ground. A wonderful shade lover grown for its elegant flowing form. To 30cm.

Size

£ 6.00 In stock - more than 30 100% Peat Free
RHS AGM

Description

Mounds of arching green leaves that just touch the ground. A wonderful shade lover grown for its elegant flowing form. Perfect for softening formal shady gardens and in woodland areas. To 30cm.

At A Glance

Common Name Japanese Flowing Grass
Type ornamental grass
Height 0 to 30cm
Colour green
Spread Rate moderate
Flowering late summer
Soil Type moist,normal,drained,dry
Aspect shade,part-shade
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

The variegated 'Aureola' form is most commonly seen but I think this plain green form is the finer plant for its understated elegance. A deciduous grass - cut back to ground level in very early spring.