Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra 'Nicolas' Poaceae

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, Walters Gardens

Description

H. 'Nicolas' resembles 'Aureola' until fall when it reveals its true identity. The leaf color shifts from the soft yellow and green to striking orange and red tones. Nicolas is one of the shorter cultivars at about sixteen inches in height.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, fall color