Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze' ~ Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass victory-garden It's a low-maintenance tree that

It's a low-maintenance tree that doesn't require much pruning

Purple buds open to rich scarlet flowers on tall spikes clad from spring into fall

Tiny Tortuga is disease resistant

5 - 8 (hardy to 0०F)

but due to early spring flowering buds may be susceptible to frost damage

Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze' ~ Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass victory-garden It's a low-maintenance tree thatBeni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass is a shade loving deciduous grass that forms dense arching mounds of papery bright green foliage and turns gold and red tinge in fall. The summer flower panicles are unnoticeable among the foliage. Grows best in part shade and moist well drained soil. Can grow in full shade in the Deep South, or in full sun if soils consistently moist. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 2' 3' Spacing: 2. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4