Grass · Poaceae family
Hakone grass
Hakonechloa macra
In short a 10-second read
spacing 16¼ in
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 (69 in).
Plant 16¼ in 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.
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). 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
5⅞ in–11¾ in
common lungwort
5⅞ in–11¾ in
European wild ginger
3⅛ in–5⅞ inReady-made Studio combinations with this plant
Click a combination — the Studio opens a new raised garden 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 11¾ in–1 ft 11⅝ in wide and 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in tall; recommended spacing 16¼ in.
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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