Soft green elegance for shaded gardens – Hakone Grass
Hakonechloa macra ‘Green’ is a soft, flowing Japanese forest grass with fresh green arching foliage that brings movement, texture and calm to shaded garden spaces. Perfect for Melbourne courtyards, underplanting, borders and feature pots, it creates a lush, layered look without overpowering surrounding plants.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hakonechloa macra |
| Common Name | Japanese Forest Grass |
| Foliage | Fresh green, soft, arching blades |
| Height | Approx. 30–45cm |
| Width | Approx. 40–60cm |
| Position | Part shade to shade |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained soil |
| Best Uses | Shade borders, pots, underplanting, Japanese-style gardens |
| Style | Soft, elegant, flowing |
Premium texture for pots and borders
Hakone Grass brings calm, movement and lush green texture into shaded areas with Hakonechloa macra ‘Green’ — a premium ornamental grass that softens hard edges, brightens darker garden corners and looks beautiful mass-planted or spilling from feature pots.
