There are many lovely ornamental grasses on the market, and a number of them are suitable for mixed sun and shade spots. There is perhaps no more beautiful candidate for such an area than Hakonechloa ... Christian Science Monitor: Hakone grass: A cascading ornamental grass brightens the garden Daily Herald: Hakonechloa macra is an ornamental grass for the shade garden Hakonechloa macra, commonly called hakone grass or Japanese forest grass, is an underused perennial in shade gardens.
This small, elegant ornamental grass shows off its cascading form while spreading ... The Perennial Plant Association recently named Hakonechloa macra "Aureola" as the 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year. This hardy ornamental grass may used as ground cover or along borders. Golden Hakone ...
hakone grass, Chicago Tribune: Hakone grass a proven choice to brighten up shady spaces Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Fields in Hakone Town has been named one of the 50 Most Scenic Spots in Kanagawa Prefecture. By autumn the grass is nearly two meters high and sways in the breeze as tourists ... I’m trying to minimize my spending on the garden this year. But one of the plants I think I still will shell out for is the Perennial Plant Association’s 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year, Hakonechloa ...