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Aureola is a golden-striped form of Hakone grass. It is a rhizomatous, deciduous perennial grass that typically grows in dense spreading clumps to 15″ tall and features gracefully arching green leaves variegated with gold longitudinal striping. Yellow-green flowers appear in loose, nodding panicles in mid-summer.
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Best grown in moist, humusy, well-drained soils in part shade. Plants need consistent moisture. Leaf variegation color is affected by the amount of sun exposure and the growing climate. Plants will grow well in deeper shade (particularly in hot summer climates), but the gold variegation changes to lime green. Clumps spread by rhizomes, but are not considered to be too aggressive. Trim foliage to the ground in late winter to early spring before the new shoots emerge. Mulch in winter.
| Common Name | Golden Hakone Forest Grass |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Shade, Sun |
| Height | 1-2' |
| Width | 2 to 3' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late summer |
| Flower Color | green |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | variegated |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
