Hakonechloa is a genus of bunchgrass in the tribe Molinieae of the grass family, Poaceae, native to eastern Asia.

[1][2][3] Hakonechloa macra is a small, mostly shade-loving, clump-forming bunchgrass, slowly spreading in circumference.

The papery texture keeps the foliage cool to the touch and often the surface is slightly puckered or rippled.

The species[4] and the cultivars 'Alboaurea'[5] and 'Aureola'[6] have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

It prefers even moisture and average humidity, but can tolerate minor dry spells and arid climates (with irrigation) with minimal damage.

The green form is the fastest grower and tends to be slightly larger than most cultivars, and is mildly sun tolerant though it may burn if not given adequate shade.

The foliage tends to be deep bright green and may have orange, red or purple tones to some degree in the fall.