Hakonechloa 'Beni Kaze'
Hakonechloa 'Beni Kaze', or Japanese Forest Grass, offers a captivating display with its gracefully arching blades, initially a vibrant chartreuse yellow and green. As autumn approaches, this ornamental grass transforms, with tips turning red and developing into a full burgundy mound, earning its 'red wind' moniker. Its spreading, bamboo-like form adds delicate texture and unique structure to any garden. Ideal for beds, borders, or containers, it thrives in light shade and well-drained soil, providing stunning seasonal interest.
$22.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
3932
/ 4677
#3932 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-17%
Below average
Growth Habit
Ornamental Grass
/ Ornamental Grass
Who it's for
- Exceptional Autumn Display
- Elegant Cascading Texture
- Low-Maintenance and Resilient
Who should skip it
- Slow Establishment Rate
- Specific Light and Moisture Needs
- Premium Price Point
Key Specs
Growth Habit
Ornamental Grass
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
2 Feet
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
6 - 9
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Moderate
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Features
- Gracefully arching variegated foliage.
- Dramatic late-season burgundy red color.
- Adds delicate texture and shapely form.
- Spreading, bamboo-like appearance.
- Suitable for beds, borders, and containers.
- Enhances garden structure with unique form.
- Vibrant chartreuse and green variegation.
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the Hakonechloa 'Beni Kaze' for its exceptional aesthetic appeal and reliable performance. The unique design, characterized by its graceful, cascading habit and striking autumn transition to vibrant red and orange, is a major draw. While the long term visual payoff is highly rated, some feedback suggests the initial plant quality or size upon arrival requires patience for full establishment. Overall, gardeners find this Japanese Forest Grass to be a high value addition that delivers dependable, dramatic seasonal color.
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