2009 Perennial Plant of the Year. This slowly creeping, golden variegated grass is a unique foliage addition to shady beds or containers. Its graceful arching habit is reminiscent of running water. Hints of red and pink appear in fall.
Production Location: Pennsylvania
Tray Size: 50 plants
Common Name: Japanese forest grass
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9
Mature Height: 18 inches
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Cell Size: 50 cell tray. Depth 2.31". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 4.64
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.5-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 12 - 16 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Crown and root rot
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: These plants will benefit from 50% shade cover.
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.5-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 12 - 16 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Crown and root rot
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: These plants will benefit from 50% shade cover.
