Green Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra
Green Japanese Forest Grass
In stock · from $14.99
Hakonechloa macra also known as Japanese forest grass is a cascading ornamental that is native to Japan with its beauty, unique texture and arching bamboo like stalks.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Green Japanese Forest Grass get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Green Japanese Forest Grass need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Green Japanese Forest Grass need?
Moderate water use.
Will Green Japanese Forest Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Green Japanese Forest Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Green Japanese Forest Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Green Japanese Forest Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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