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Hakonechloa macra 'Albo Striata'

 
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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Hakonechloa (hah-koh-nee-KLO-uh) (Info)
Species: macra (MAK-ruh) (Info)
Cultivar: Albo Striata

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Deciduous
Variegated
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral tcfromky On Sep 29, 2004, tcfromky from Mercer, PA
(Zone 5a) wrote:

The white-striped form of the beautiful Japanese forest grass more sun tolerant than the golden form. Its green foliage is adorned with beautiful wide white stripes.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Riverside, Connecticut
Boca Raton, Florida
Waukegan, Illinois
Wells, Maine



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