Wayside Gardens Hakonechloa Hakone Grass
Best low-maintenance foliage for brightening up shady garden corners.
This is the ultimate solution for brightening up those stubborn, dark corners of your garden. Its cascading, chartreuse foliage brings a sophisticated, waterfall-like movement to shady beds without the aggressive spreading habit of other grasses. It is a low-effort way to add high-impact texture and color to your landscape.
$30.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners needing vibrant color for dark, shaded corners
- Landscapers seeking elegant, flowing texture for borders
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, deer-resistant greenery
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, full-sized landscape coverage
- Gardeners in hot climates lacking consistent, shaded planting spots
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking inexpensive, fast-spreading groundcovers
Performance breakdown
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in darker corners where most ornamental grasses struggle to survive.
Visual Impact
Bright chartreuse foliage creates a striking, high-contrast focal point.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established, perfect for low-effort garden designs.
Growth Behavior
Slow-spreading habit ensures it stays contained without becoming an invasive nuisance.
Hardiness Range
Reliable performance across zones 5 through 9 offers broad regional versatility.
Texture Quality
Graceful, cascading leaves add sophisticated movement and depth to garden beds.
Key Specs
Growth Habit
Ornamental Grass
Mature Height
1.0 feet
Mature Width
2.0 feet
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade/Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Moderate
Soil Type
Well-drained
SKU
29202
Item Form
Trade Gallon
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