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Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa Macra 'Albo-Striata'

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Overview

Variegated Japanese forest grass, Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-striata', is an ornamental, shade-loving perennial. It sports gracefully arching, 16-to-18-inch long blades with creamy white and green stripes, adding a textural and color contrast in the garden. Ideal for USDA zones 5-9, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil. This clump-forming grass gently sways with the breeze, perfect for softening edges and adding elegance to shade gardens or along pathways.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Type Grass, Perennial
Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Albo-Striata') — adding a textural and color contrast in the garden
Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Albo-Striata') — Variegated Japanese forest grass, Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-striata', is an ornamentalVariegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Albo-Striata') — It sports gracefully archingVariegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Albo-Striata') — 16-to-18-inch long blades with creamy white and green stripes

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass, Perennial
Family
Poaceae

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Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Albo-Striata') — adding a textural and color contrast in the garden
Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Albo-Striata') — Variegated Japanese forest grass, Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-striata', is an ornamental
Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Albo-Striata') — It sports gracefully arching
Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Albo-Striata') — 16-to-18-inch long blades with creamy white and green stripes
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