Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata' (v)
Japanese forest grass 'Albovariegata'
Deciduous, perennial grass about 45cm in height, producing mounds of bright green leaves, irregularly striped creamy-white and topped by airy sprays of pale green flowers in late summer. The leaves develop red-brown tints in autumn and persist into winter
Synonyms
Hakonechloa macra 'Albo Striata'Hakonechloa macra 'Albostriata'
see moreHakonechloa macra 'Albolineata'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green Cream White | ||
| Autumn | Red Brown | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Hakonechloa is a deciduous perennial grass forming a compact tuft of arching stems bearing linear leaves, with arching flower panicles in late summer and autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most moist but well-drained humus-rich, fertile soils in sun or partial shade, this plant will produce best leaf colour in partial shade. See Ornamental grasses cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division in mid-spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back old, flowered stems and dead foliage at the bases in late winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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