Variegated Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Variegated Japanese Forest Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Full Shade
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Growth RateSlow
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 5-8
Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata') is an elegantly cascading addition to your landscape! Create some Zen with soft colors, delicate movement and refined form! Don't let its delicate appearance fool you, this hardy and shade-tolerant Ornamental Grass offers beauty and strength!
Lovely, long, narrow foliage tapering to a graceful point, is striped from end to end in soft ivory and cream and soft green hues. Each frond spills over the other in a dreamy, fluid manner. This variety of Japanese Forest Grass is taller and faster growing than others!
Autumn brings a new dimension to the colors as the chill in the air brings rose and golden-apricot-colored hues to the foliage! This charming warm-season grass is known for its neat and tidy nature. It maintains its mounding form without pruning or clipping. Landscape artists and gardeners also appreciate its long-lived nature, making it an excellent monetary investment and a great investment in long-lasting beauty.
Planting and Application:
Plant a few poolside or along your paths and borders, these create lovely 'spillers' in planters and containers too! Any garden bed will benefit from the elegance this Forest Grass offers! Brighten an understory bed, soften border edges, and rock gardens, or allow it to cascade over rocky walls.
Rustling in the slightest breeze, Japanese Forest Grasses beckon you to stop and meditate or relax with its soothing, mounded form. Create a dry-riverbed look through the shaded border with these grasses flowing in place of water. You'll create a cool and calming setting! Place a few rocks and boulders and let this grass become the waterfalls as they cascade and tumble over the edges.
- Delicate, Elegant & Graceful
- Ivory & Green Striped Flowing Foliage
- Arching, Mounding Form
- Cooling Hues, Relaxing Texture & Motion
- Shade Gardens, Soft Edging & Filler, Facer Plants & Containers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Preferring to brighten cool, shady areas, enriched with moist, rich soil, Variegated Japanese Forest Grass will also lend its airy presence to your sunny gardens so long as it has ample moisture and protection from the worst of the afternoon sun. Thriving in USDA growing zones 5 to 8, it especially needs more shade in warmer climates. Provide consistent moisture in well-drained soil and prune back your plants in early spring. But have patience with warm-season grasses since they are a bit slow to start greening up until temperatures are just right.
- Partial Shade-Tolerant
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Warm-Season Grass Variety
- Prune Early Spring
Get graceful drifts of cream and green, create your very own peaceful, restful garden spaces with Variegated Japanese Forest Grass, and add elegant form and motion with ease! Order yours from Nature Hills today!
