Grass - Hakonechloa macra

Common Name: Japanese Forest Grass

Bloomtime: Summer

Bloomcolor: Yellow-green, insignificant

Exposure: Light to part shade

Height: 30.0-45.0 cm (12-18")

Spread: 30.0-45.0 cm (12-18")

Spacing: 30.0 cm (12inches)

Water: moist, humus rich soil

Hardiness: zones 5-9

Zone: 5

Deer Resistant: Rarely damaged by deer

Drought Tolerant: Low tolerance of drought

Characteristics: Low, spreading mat of graceful, arching yellow green leaves, One of the only shade tolerant grasses making it a useful groundcover in areas where other ornamental grasses won't grown, Attractive addition to woodland gardens and shaded borders. ,