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Hakonechloa Albovariegata

Hakonechloa Albovariegata

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Hakonechloa macra Albovariegata, commonly known as Japanese Forest Grass, features lush foliage that is variegated dark green with narrow, cream stripes. It grows as a large, soft looking mound to about 1 m tall and the same wide. This Japanese Forest Grass is commonly used to line pathways or waterways, added to a mixed or border planting, planted around outdoor living areas, grown around the base of large trees, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply grown in a large container. The beauty of Hakonechloa macra Albovariegata affords year-round interest.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Japanese Forest Grass, Hakonechloa macra Albovariegata, Hakonechloa Grass, Japanese Grass Hakonechloa, Hakonechloa Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa Albovariegata Details

Hakonechloa macra Albovariegata, commonly known as Japanese Forest Grass, is a lovely ornamental grass. It features lush foliage that is variegated dark green with narrow, cream stripes. It grows as a large, soft looking mound to about 1 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of short periods of dry, heavy soils, coastal conditions, and light frost. It may go dormant during winter in cooler climates to regrow when conditions warm. The Japanese Forest Grass is commonly used to line pathways or waterways, added to a mixed or border planting, planted around outdoor living areas, grown around the base of large trees, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply grown in a large container. The beauty of Hakonechloa macra Albovariegata affords year-round interest.