Beni-kaze Japanese Forest Grass

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Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-kaze'

Choose Beni-kaze Japanese Forest Grass for a low-maintenance, shade-loving ornamental grass that quietly earns its keep all season — soft mounding green foliage through summer, then a shift to fiery red and burgundy as temperatures drop in fall.

Buy This If

You have dappled or full shade and want reliable texture.
You want a low, easy-care, non-invasive groundcover.
You like a plant that changes through the season.

Skip This If

You need a tall privacy screen.
Your soil dries out completely.
You want evergreen winter structure.

PGNE Report Card

Category	Grade	Why
Landscape Impact	B+	Soft texture and standout fall color, though it stays low and understated in summer.
Growth Rate	B	Moderate; it reaches mature size in two to three seasons.
Maintenance	A	Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring; otherwise hands-off.
Deer Resistance	A-	Deer rarely bother ornamental grasses; the bladed foliage is not a favorite, though hungry deer may nip tender new growth.
Small Space Fit	A	Its compact 12-18 inch size fits borders, containers, and tight shade beds.
Screening Value	D	It is too low and open to serve as a screen.

Our Experience

We've grown Beni-kaze in our own shade beds and it is one of the lowest-fuss grasses we carry — no pest or fungal issues, and it holds its shape without flopping. The fall color show is subtle at first but becomes one of the best surprises in the shade garden by October.

Plant Facts

Botanical Name	Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-kaze'
Common Name	Beni-kaze Japanese Forest Grass (Red Wind)
Mature Height	12-18 in
Mature Width	18-24 in
Hardiness Zones	5a-9b
Spacing	18 in
Sun	Part Shade to Shade
Moisture	Average to moist
Growth Habit	Mounding, arching
Evergreen	No
Native	No (native to Japan)

Customers Usually Ask

Will it spread aggressively?

No; it spreads slowly by rhizome and stays well-behaved, so it is safe for small beds.

Does it need full shade?

No; it takes part shade to full shade — just avoid full sun, which scorches the foliage.

When should I cut it back?

Cut the old foliage back in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.

CLEARANCE

Pro Growers of New England, Inc

SKU:PGNE-42061

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Beni-kaze Japanese Forest Grass