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Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra, Poaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerateModerate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

BarrenwortEpimedium grandiflorum
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Asiatic JasmineTrachelospermum asiaticum
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Bermuda GrassCynodon dactylon

Bermuda grass allelopathy and aggressive growth can suppress ornamental Japanese forest grass

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlGround CoverOrnamentalGround Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Japanese Forest Grass grow in?

Japanese Forest Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Japanese Forest Grass?

Good companions for Japanese Forest Grass include Barrenwort, Asiatic Jasmine.

Design guilds with Japanese Forest Grass and see companion relationships visually.

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