Species Japanese forest grass
lime-yellow, narrow, spear-like leaves with green strips

Japanese forest grass

Hakonechloa macra 'HABsf1007' SUNFLARE

Japanese forest grass, or Hakonechloa macra 'HABsf1007' SUNFLARE, is a stunning addition to any garden. This hardy, low-maintenance grass thrives in partial or full shade and is easy to grow. Its elegant, gracefully arching light-green foliage is striped with gold and creamy yellow, giving it an eye-catching appeal. Its clump-forming habit makes it perfect for edging gardens and pathways. SUNFLARE is a sun-tolerant variety, adding cheerful summer coloration to shady areas. It's an ideal ornamental grass for adding textural interest and season-spanning color to shady landscapes. This unique and ornamental grass is a great choice for any gardener.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

Pale green and red Flowers

Sun:

Part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

When it comes to watering Hakonechloa macra 'HABsf1007' SUNFLARE, its important to keep the soil lightly moistened in order to promote healthy growth. During the spring and summer, this plant should be watered weekly, or when the soil feels dry to the touch. During the winter, however, it can be watered less frequently, about twice every month. It is important to note that, due to this plant’s highly moisture-sensitive nature, overwatering can become a serious issue. When watering, a good general rule is to only give as much water as the plant needs to ensure evenly moistened soil without waterlogging.

sunlight

Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra 'HABsf1007' SUNFLARE) does best in full sun or partial shade. When grown in full sun, it should receive between 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. When planted in partial shade, 4 to 6 hours of sunlight will suffice. It prefers morning or evening light to midday sun, as it can get stressed in the intense heat of the afternoon. Make sure to place it in an area protected from strong winds.

pruning

Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra 'HABsf1007' SUNFLARE) should be pruned twice per year, in both the early Spring and late Fall. In Spring, pruning should be done prior to the new growth begins to appear. This pruning will help to maintain the desired size and shape of the grass. During the Fall, pruning should be done after the frost has set in. This will help to encourage new growth for the upcoming season. If desired, pruning can also be done throughout the growing season to keep Japanese forest grass from becoming too tall or unruly. Make sure not to over prune as this can damage the grass and prevent it from growing.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Hakonechloa macra 'HABsf1007' SUNFLARE typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Hakonechloa macra 'HABsf1007' SUNFLARE typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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