Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, White, Yellow, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Filler

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Harder to find than other forms, this Hakone grass is more sun tolerant than the golden form, but still prefers only morning light. The pendulous green foliage is accented with thick and thin creamy white stripes. Brightens up shady spots in the garden, especially under taller canopied shrubs and small trees that might provide that extra bit of shade. Grows about 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Draping habit makes it attractive cascading over a rock or low wall.

Prefers well-drained, clay-loam soils. Will tolerate some sun, but will need water volume adjusted accordingly. Not a low-water plant, but in rich soil and sheltered from the hottest part of the day, it would be a good companion with shrubs being watered weekly. Cut back nearly to ground in late winter or early spring, before new growth emerges.