Japanese forest grass
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H. macra is a perennial grass producing mounds of bright green leaves topped by airy sprays of green flowers in mid- to late summer. The leaves develop red-brown tints in autumn and persist into winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra)
- Genus
- Hakonechloa
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Japanese forest grass
Distribution map
Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Japanese forest grass
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Japanese forest grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back old, flowered stems and dead foliage at the base in late winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in mid-spring
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most moist, humus-rich, well-drained fertile soils in sun or shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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