{"title":"Hakonechloa","description":"\u003cp\u003eHakonechloa, commonly known as Japanese forest grass, is characterized by its delicate and cascading foliage, which gracefully arches and sways with the breeze. The slender blades of these grasses come in a variety of captivating colors, ranging from vibrant greens to golden yellows and mesmerizing variegated patterns. Hakone grass is a deciduous perennial grass and will die back to the ground during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Hakonechloa is a combination of 'Hakon' from Mt. Hakon, the mountain in Japan where it is found, and 'chloa' which is Greek for grass. The 'macra' in the species name \u003cem\u003eHakonechloa macra\u003c\/em\u003e simply means large in Greek.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Japanese Forest Grass in the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith their ability to create stunning visual accents or serve as groundcovers, Hakonechloa grasses are a favorite among gardeners seeking to brighten up the shadier areas of their garden. They also make a great border plant for shady pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHakonecloa Companion Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHakonechloa pair well with other shade-loving plants with bold textures such as hosta, heucheras, ferns, tiarella, pulmonaria, and brunnera.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHakonecloa macra Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHakonecloa macra\u003c\/em\u003e is easy to grow provided it is sited in an area with part to full shade and well-draining soil. Foliage can be cut back in late winter or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hakonechloa-macra-sunflare-pp-27734","title":"Hakonechloa macra SunFlare PP 27734","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Hakonechloa 'HABsf1007') Hakonechloa 'SunFlare' is the newest selection of the deciduous Japanese forest grass, arriving from British Columbia, Canada, where it was discovered by nurseryman, Lyle Courtice as a dwarf, compact mutation of Hakonechloa 'All Gold'. We're not sure what else mutated, but it has been a shockingly good grower in our heat and humidity, where it forms an 18\" tall x 2' wide clump of bright gold foliage that takes on significant red highlights as the plants age...especially when they receive some early morning sun. Rich moist soil gives the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHakonechloa 'Sunflare' is a very low maintenance perennial. In spring, before the new foliage emerges, we like to trim back the old brown foliage, but that's about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf your clump gets large enough that you'd like to divide and spread it around, this is best done in fall and winter. Just keep in mind that this is a patented selection, so propagation is technically not legal. Whatever you do, do not ever divide it to sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHakonechloa 'Sunflare' is best in a rich soil, of average moisture, as long as the drainage is decent. It thrives in both clay and ammended sandy loam.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSunflare hakone grass is a light shade plant that doesn't have much sun tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant form and airy texture of hakonechloe is prized by garden designers, since it works so well to complement bold textured plants as well as hardscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e Watch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Yo9UCZpvRZw?si=xuHb-blELuYQx-p2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28336094281815,"sku":"14281","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hakonechloa-macra-SunFlare-PP-27734.i-14281.s-67912.r-1.jpg?v=1790768131"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Hakonechloa-macra-SunFlare-1900x350.jpg?v=1684262465","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hakonechloa.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}