Light
Requirements: Sun;
prefers a cool, site; in south plant in shade
Soil/Moisture:
Moist,
high organic, well drained soil
Form/Texture:
Arching
stems form a loose, cascading mound
Inflorescence:
Subtle
Comments: Soft
rich green foliage; resembles bamboo; spreads by rhizomes and stolons; can
be used as ground cover or container plant; not invasive; copper-orange
fall color
Cultivars:
Albovaiegata (White
striped Hakone grass): fine white stripes; 3'; more tolerant of
warm, sunny sites than species; hardy to zone 4
Beni Fuchi: foliage is chocolate
brown in summer and red in fall; hardy to zone 5
