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Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich'

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Overview

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass, Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich', features cascading, bright green blades with bold yellow stripes. This ornamental grass has a mounding habit, reaching 18 inches in height and 24 inches wide. Ideal for part-shade to full-shade sites, it offers dynamic texture and movement in the landscape. Hardy in zones 5-9, it requires moist, well-draining soil and minimal maintenance, perfect for borders or accent plantings.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Type Grass, Perennial

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — This ornamental grass is a cultivar known for its graceful

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — bright green blades with bold yellow stripes

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — adds an elegant and striking aesthetic to any landscape design

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — Ideal for part-shade to full-shade sites, it offers dynamic texture and movement in the

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — This ornamental grass has a mounding habit, reaching 18 inches in height and 24 inches

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — well-draining soil and minimal maintenance

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — scientifically named Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich'

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 'Stripe It Rich') — This ornamental grass is a cultivar known for its graceful

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — bright green blades with bold yellow stripes

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — adds an elegant and striking aesthetic to any landscape design

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — Ideal for part-shade to full-shade sites, it offers dynamic texture and movement in the

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — This ornamental grass has a mounding habit, reaching 18 inches in height and 24 inches

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — well-draining soil and minimal maintenance

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — scientifically named Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich'

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'Stripe It Rich') — perfect for borders or accent plantings

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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