Common Name:
Japanese forest grass
Plant Type:
Grass
Family:
Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Geographic Origin:
Japan and East Asia
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
1-2 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
shade gardens
Flowering Season:
Summer and fall

Flower Color:
Not applicable
Exposure:
Light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Regular to moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

This elegant and colorful grass spreads slowly, making compact clumps with slender, drooping leafy stems under 2 feet tall. Thin-textured, ribbon-like leaves are bright golden yellow in this selection. Tiny flower spikelets are borne in summer and fall, in attractive airy clusters. Sun, or shade near the coast, part shade inland, reasonably well drained soil, regular to moderate watering.