Botanical Name: Hakonechloa macra 'Albo Striata'
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Common Name: White-edged Hakone Grass  
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Even though it's hot, your lawn only needs to be watered twice a week to stay healthy.

And don't water the whole lawn for a brown spot—drag out a hose.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

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Leaf Color

Green, White, Yellow, Variegated

 

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Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: GardenSoft
  • Description

  • Notes

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.