japanese forest grass varieties
Japanese forest grass varieties are some of the most sought-after ornamental grasses for New Zealand gardens, thanks to their graceful texture, vibrant foliage, and exceptional shade tolerance. Whether you’re constructing a peaceful shade garden, softening the edge of a path, or creating movement beneath trees, the different Japanese forest grass varieties bring elegance, colour, and easy low-maintenance flair to almost any outdoor space. With their cascading habit and lush leaves, Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra) and its many distinctive cultivars are reliable choices for gardeners who want to add year-round interest and refined beauty beneath trees, in containers, or mixed perennial borders.
Hakonechloa macra 'Albostriata'
Hakonechloa macra 'Albostriata', commonly known as Japanese Forest Grass, is a stunning ornamental grass. It features variegated green foliage with cream stripes near the leaf margins. It grows as a large, soft-looking mound to about 1 m tall and the same wide. This Japanese Frost Grass is commonly used to line pathways or waterways, planted under large trees and shrubs, or grown in a large container. The beauty of Hakonechloa macra 'Albostriata' affords year-round interest.
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Hakonechloa 'Albovariegata'
Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata', commonly known as variegated Japanese Forest Grass, features lush foliage that is variegated dark green with narrow, cream stripes. It grows as a large, soft looking mound to about 1 m tall and the same wide. This Japanese Forest Grass is commonly used to line pathways or waterways, added to a mixed or border planting, planted around outdoor living areas, grown around the base of large trees, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or grown in a large container.
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