Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze'
Japanese Forest Grass
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Bright green, cascading leaves develop brillant red, orange and gold shades in the fall season. This soft, low, flowing mound of grassy leaves add great texture and movement to the the garden.
Height
20-34 in
Spread
24-28 in
Bloom Time
August-September
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Bigleaf Ligularia (Ligularia dentata), Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla erythropoda), Speedwell (Veronica ), Hosta (Hosta ), Grayleaf Cranesbill (Geranium cinereum), Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), Japanese Windflower Anemone (Anemone ), Chinese False Spirea (Astilbe chinensis), Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), Burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis v. microcephala), Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Ground Cover |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
| • | Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
| • | Yellow/Copper/Bronze |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
