Plant Profile: Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich'

Names

Japanese Forest Grass

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Phonetic Spelling:hah-koh-no-KLO-uh MAK-ruh

Genus:Hakonechloa

Species:macra

Family:Poaceae

This visually striking ornamental grass features eye-catching stripes on its leaves. It thrives in organically rich, well-drained soils that retain some moisture and prefers partial shade. In the warmer southern regions, it can even tolerate nearly full shade. Propagation is easily achieved through division. This resilient plant is not only deer-resistant but also withstands air pollution and can coexist with black walnut trees. It is ideal for mixed borders, woodland settings, or rock gardens. Additionally, it performs beautifully in containers and adds charm when planted along pathways or cascading over rock walls.

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Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich' Feature Summary

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Tags

#colorful leaves
#low maintenance
#slopes
#ornamental grass
#interesting leaves
#air pollution tolerant
#deer resistant
#naturalized area
#walkway planting
#rock walls
#pathways
#black walnut toxicity tolerant
#woodlands
#heavy shade tolerant
#container plants

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Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich' Feature Summary

Flowers
Yellow-green panicles not very showy from a distance but beautiful up close.
Gold/Yellow
Green
Leaves
Variegated leaves with white stripes.
Green
White
Gold/Yellow
Linear
Lanceolate
> 6 inches
< 1 inch
Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Dense
Spreading
Clumping
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Good Drainage
Moist
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
High Organic Matter
Fruit
Caryopsis
Landscape
Rock Garden
Border
Accent
Deer
Insect Pests
Pollution
Black Walnut
Heavy Shade
Container
Walkways
Woodland
Naturalized Area
Slope/Bank
Rock Wall

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich' Flowers

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Flower Description

Yellow-green panicles not very showy from a distance but beautiful up close.

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow
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Green

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Flower Inflorescence

Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich' Leaves

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Leaf Description

Variegated leaves with white stripes.

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Leaf Color

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Gold/Yellow
spa
Green
spa
White

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Leaf Shape

Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Leaf Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Leaf Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Leaf Width

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich' Attributes

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich' Whole Plant Traits

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich' Cultural Conditions

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich' Fruit

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Fruit Type

Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich' Stem

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich' Landscape

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland