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Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass 'Nicolas'

Hakonechloamacra

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hakonechloa (hah-koh-nee-KLO-uh)

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Species

macra (MAK-ruh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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JenDion

Litchfield, NH (Zone 5b) | October 2014 | neutral

I have had this plant for several years. I find it's color a bit of a disappointment, considering it is sold for it's great color, of wh...Read More

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