Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’

(Golden Hakone Forest Grass)


$18.99


Hardiness Zones:

 5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

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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Description

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.

Additional information

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

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