Variegated Japanese Forest Grass adds a light, airy feel to shadier garden areas. The variegated leaves, reminiscent of bamboo, move gracefully with garden breezes. Plant with other shade loving plants such as ferns and hostas for a lush, green look. Though 'Albo-striata' hakonechloa can eventually grow to two feet tall and possibly three feet wide, it is slow growing and pairs well with other shade plants in container planters and hanging baskets as a graceful backdrop for summer blooming annuals.