Grass · Poaceae family
Hakone grass
Hakonechloa macra
In short a 10-second read
spacing 41 cm
Where to plant and how much to water
Light, soil and water.
It grows best in part shade to shade, in average to moist soil.
Sun
Soil
Watering
Frost
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Plant 41 cm apart.
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Through the year.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Planting
container plant: March–May, September–October
Feeding
Nutrition.
Pests and diseases
Common problems and what to do.
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
No serious pests or diseases
The source lists no significant problems.
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
barrenwort
0.15–0.3 m
common lungwort
0.15–0.3 m
European wild ginger
0.08–0.15 mReady-made Studio combinations with this plant
Click a combination — the Studio opens a new raised bed with it already planted.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
Does Hakone grass tolerate shade?
Yes, it tolerates full shade.
How much space does Hakone grass need?
At maturity 0.3–0.6 m wide and 0.3–0.45 m tall; recommended spacing 41 cm.
Sources (21) Checked 28 September 2026
- api.gbif.org 2 3
- missouribotanicalgarden.org
- plants.ces.ncsu.edu
- gd.eppo.int
- pollen.lu
- allergieinformationsdienst.de
- bamberger-staudengarten-shop.de
- shop.foerster-stauden.de
- rhs.org.uk 2 3
- yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EASIN, EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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