Sun Flare Japanese Forest Grass

Sun Flare Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Sun Flare')

Sun Flare Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Sun Flare') is a vibrant, shade-loving ornamental grass prized for its fiery orange and red foliage and graceful, cascading habit. This perennial adds bold color, soft texture, and dynamic movement to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and container plantings.

Distinctive Features

'Sun Flare' forms dense clumps of narrow leaves that emerge bright fiery orange in spring, maturing to rich red and bronze tones throughout the growing season. Its flowing habit and vivid coloration create a dramatic waterfall effect, enhancing garden layers with seasonal brightness and motion.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Partial to full shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter
• Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5�9

Ideal Uses

• Shade Gardens: Adds bold orange and red color and texture in shady areas
• Woodland Gardens: Provides flowing texture beneath trees and shrubs
• Mixed Borders: Enhances perennial beds with vivid color contrast and movement
• Container Planting: Suitable for pots and shaded patios
• Naturalistic Landscapes: Complements native plantings and shade-loving species

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture; avoid drying out
• Pruning: Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth
• Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring if needed
• Mulching: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Protection: Prefers sheltered, shaded environments

Why Choose Sun Flare Japanese Forest Grass?

• Fiery Orange-Red Foliage: Provides striking year-round color and visual interest
• Graceful Flowing Habit: Creates elegant movement and layered texture
• Shade Tolerance: Thrives in low-light, shaded gardens
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow with minimal care
• Focal Point: Provides bold color and form in shade landscapes

Hakonechloa macra 'Sun Flare' is a dynamic, low-maintenance ornamental grass that brightens shaded gardens with vibrant color and graceful texture.