japanese grass
Japanese grass is an elegant and versatile addition to New Zealand gardens, loved for its lush, arching foliage and ability to bring refined texture to shady or partially shaded spots. This ornamental grass is most commonly associated with members of the Hakonechloa family, prized for their cascading mounds and gentle movement in the wind. Japanese grass offers both beauty and practicality, making it a favourite for gardeners seeking ground cover, border definition, or a tranquil feel in their landscape design.
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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Imperata Red Baron
Imperata 'Red Baron', commonly known as Japanese Blood Grass, features leaves that are green at the base and become red further up the blade. Through summer and autumn, the red colouring intensifies such that the foliage appears to be glowing. It grows as a clump to about 45 cm tall and the same wide. Japanese Blood Grass is commonly used in borders or mixed plantings, included in rock gardens, maintained in a container, or mass planted for an impressive display. This plant is popular with landscape designers and experienced gardeners due to its sheer beauty.
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