Hakonechloa macra, commonly called hakone grass or Japanese forest grass, is an underused perennial in shade gardens. This small, elegant ornamental grass shows off its cascading form while spreading ...

The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) has announced that Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ its 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year. Also known as Japanese Forest Grass, this graceful, well-behaved grass ...

What: Hakonechloa macra, also known as Japanese forest grass, is an understated and underused aristocrat in the shade garden. This deciduous grass forms airy mounds of medium-green arching blades. It ...

I love the golden waterfall of Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra) 'Aureola' in my garden. Maybe too much: If my count is correct, I've now got nine plants. So it won't surprise you that I ...

There are many lovely ornamental grasses on the market, and a number of them are suitable for mixed sun and shade spots. There is perhaps no more beautiful candidate for such an area than Hakonechloa ...

Q: I would love to know more about the grass Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola.’ Is it evergreen? Can it be purchased in the Seattle area? If so, where? A: Japanese forest grass is one of the loveliest of ...

A wonderful multi-use ornamental grass is the Japanese forest grass ‘All Gold’ (Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’). Hakonechloa (pronounced hah-koh-neh-KLOH-ah) is a clumping grass with the a distinctive ...

If you're looking for a border plant that's billowy, lush, and easy to maintain, this ornamental grass cultivar might be the perfect pick for you.

Ornamental grasses are a necessity in any sunny mixed border, where they add texture, form, color, sound and movement. It’s more difficult to integrate grasses into the shade garden, however, because ...

Known as Japanese ­forest grass, this is an unusual-looking grass with broad leaves as well as a ­waterfall appearance. It is graceful, distinctive and easy to grow. I used it in my Irish Sky Garden ...

It turns out, the shape of grass makes all the difference to whether it can thrive in the shade IF you have a shady garden, you might dread summer. Not only does it slash your ability to catch good ...