Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze' ~ Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass victory-garden Purple buds open to rich

Purple buds open to rich scarlet flowers on tall spikes clad from spring into fall

Tiny creamy white bell-like flowers bloom on spikes in summer attracting butterflies

COMPANION PLANTS:  Cucumber

potential diseases include greasy spot

Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze' ~ Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass victory-garden Purple buds open to richBeni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass is a shade loving deciduous grass that forms dense arching mounds of papery bright green foliage and turns gold and red tinge in fall. The summer flower panicles are unnoticeable among the foliage. Grows best in part shade and moist well drained soil. Can grow in full shade in the Deep South, or in full sun if soils consistently moist. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 2' 3' Spacing: 2. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4