Is Hakone Grass Invasive?

Even though it is a creeper, it is never invasive, spreading by underground rhizomes. It is a relatively slow grower and may take a while to become established. Clumps can eventually get 2' high and 3' wide, although they often stay smaller than this.

How fast does Hakone grass grow?

If starting from 72-ct plugs, allow 12 to 14 weeks for rooting before dormancy. Hakonechloa may be overwintered outdoors as long as it's not held wet for extended periods. When planted in spring, 72-ct plugs potted into trade 1-gal. containers finish in 12 to 16 weeks or 8 to 10 weeks in quarts.

What grows well with Hakone grass?

Foliage plants such as Asarum europaeum (European Wild Ginger), Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle), Heuchera (Coral Bells), Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' (Black Mondo Grass), Ferns with their graceful fronds, Hostas with their smooth leaves, Carex (Sedges) and Polygonatum (Solomons' Seal), help create the most ...