How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hakone Grass – Complete Guide
Hakone grass, or Hakonechloa, is a beautiful, low-maintenance evergreen grass that adds elegance to gardens. My guide covers everything you need to know to grow and care for it.
Hakone grass: versatile, thrives in shade or part sun, bright green foliage, turns coppery orange in fall. Deer-resistant, ideal for rock gardens, containers.
Hakonechloa macra "Aureola" is a compact cultivar, reaching 12-18 inches tall. It features bright golden-yellow leaves with delicate lime-green stripes
For sunnier spots, 'Albostriata' Japanese forest grass is ideal. Dark green foliage with white stripes, it thrives in full sun, grows faster, reaching 3 feet tall.
Hakone grass thrives in dappled sunlight, mimicking its woodland habitat. Full sun suits cooler climates; warmer areas need near full shade for best results.