Hakonechloa macra ‘Beni-Kaze’
Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-Kaze' has green foliage that takes on striking red tones in the fall.
Hakonechloa macra ‘Beni-Kaze’ is a Japanese selection that forms a flowing mound of green foliage that takes on striking red tones in the fall, earlier and more dramatically than the normal species. The cultivar name can be translated as ‘red wind’ which describes this plant’s autumn look perfectly.
Common Name: Japanese Forest Grass
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Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Part Shade Full Shade Part Sun
Height: 2-4"
Width: 2-4'
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour: Brown
Class: Evergreen
Type: Grass
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: No
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Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist mountain areas including wet rocky cliffs and to moist woodland areas in central Japan, including areas around Mt. Hakone from which both its genus name and common.
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