Legendary grass in the PNW. This striking form of Japanse forest grass has gold leaves striped in darker green. A clump forming perennial that arches gracefully. Lower growing than our other cultivar ‘All Gold’. Spreading to 3′ across in time this long lived deciduous beauty is indispensable in our climate. Rich, well drained soil with regular summer moisture. Full sun (but not reflected heat and with water) to part shade to quite a bit of high overhead shade. Woodland, walkways, borders, everywhere really where you need a touch of graceful elegance and a vivid color to brighten up dark days. Turns russet tones before losing its leaves in the fall.
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
Family: Poaceae Genus: Hakonechloa
Plant type: Grass or Grass-like, Herbaceous perennial
Biomes/Growing conditions: Mesic, Oregon Coast
Sun exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn5a -15º to -20ºF
Foliage color: Chartreuse/Gold
Foliage season: Winter Deciduous