An attractive grass with mounds of overlapping leaves which turn red in the autumn. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 30cm. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Hakonechloa macra
An attractive grass with mounds of overlapping leaves which turn red in the autumn
Additional information
| Generic | Hakonechloa |
|---|---|
| Species | macra |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Low spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Group planting, Border, Dried flowers |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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