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Hakonechloa macra 'Samurai'

Hakonechloa macra 'Samurai'

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Japanese forest grassPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Poaceae

Height: 40cmSpread: 40cm

Flower colour:

Green

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Clay / Heavy / Moist

Hakonechloa macra is an eye-catching ornamental grass, forming clumps of elegant arching foliage throughout the season. It works well as path edging or underplanting shrubs, and looks stunning when combined with hostas and other ornamental grasses. But it works equally well on its own, especially as a focal point in a container. Its architectural blooms can be dried and used in flower arranging.

Hakonechloa macra 'Samurai' bears attractive mounds of broad, cream-white and green variegated leaves.

For best results, grow Hakonechloa macra 'Samurai' in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Cut foliage down before new growth starts in spring and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.

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Hakonechloa ‘Samurai’ and wildlife

Hakonechloa ‘Samurai’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Hakonechloa ‘Samurai’ poisonous?

Hakonechloa ‘Samurai’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People