| Common Name | Variegated Japanese forest grass |
|---|---|
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Hakonechloa |
| species | macra |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP19259 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | -- |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It has variegated and gold foliage. |
| Landscape Value | Edging, borders, mixed beds, accent. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 10" / 20" / 18" |
| Soil (Garden) | Well drained, with organic component and retaining moisture. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Deep South |
| Comments | This plant is spectacular as a woodland accent, in containers, along pathways or entrances and to add an Asian garden look. Excellent in the ground in the mild SE, California, and Texas. |
Hakonechloa ‘Stripe It Rich’
Yikes! Stripes! These white-striped, golden leaves create a new spin on the shade tolerant Japanese Forest Grass. 'Stripe It Rich' grows vigorously in full to partial sun. It is spectacular as a woodland accent, in containers, along pathways or entrances, and adds an Asian garden look.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 10″ / 20″ / 18″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
| EC | 0.5 – 2.0 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.0 |
| Fertility Needs | 50 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | Established plants can handle average irrigation, and dry out longer between waterings. Young plants grow faster with added bottom heat. Maintain ave. temps 65-70° F in greenhouse to root out (70-75° F days, 60-65° F nights). Lower temperatures can increase the amount of time needed to establish. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 10 – 14 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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