Growing & Maintenance:

In spring, apply balanced fertilizer according to package directions. Remove plant debris from fall in early spring. From spring to fall, plant requires 1" water per week.

Golden Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Plant Type: Perennials

Eye-catching small grass bearing a loose, cascading mound of vivid golden chartreuse foliage with a narrow band down the center of each leaf blade. Holds its color throughout the season. Cool fall temperatures encourage pink and red coloration of the leaves. Inconspicuous pale green flowers emerge in summer, but are hidden by foliage.

Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 15-18 ft
Spacing: 12-24 ft
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
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Characteristics & Attributes for Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Sunlight Requirements

Partial Sun/Full Shade (2-4 hours direct sunlight)

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Summer
Fall
Spring

Features

Great Foliage

Habit

Mounding

Foliage Color

Variegated

Landscape Function

Ground Cover
Container
Mass Planting
Edging

Soil Preferences

Moist, Well-Drained