Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis)
Perhaps the most common Japanese Grass, strong growing, clumping and with feathery flower plumes. Does well in full sun
Japanese Forest Grass or Japanese Temple Grass Hakonechloa macra
This one is perhaps our favourite Japanese Grasses. Sometimes known as Hakone Grass, this grass is a clumping species that does well in shaded areas as well as part sun. Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' is a variegated cultivar, while Hakonechloa macra Beni Kaz is a red colored cultivar.
Japanese blood grass or Japanese Red Grass (Imperata cylindrica)
Is a tufted perennial with creeping rhizomes, it tends to be invasive and should probably be avoided. Declared a weed in many states. |