Grass, Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

A grass for shade! Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ is a golden-striped form of Hakone grass. Few grasses have the elegant beauty of golden Japanese forest grass and even fewer are well adapted to shade. This clump-forming, variegated grass is slow-growing but develops a sweeping, graceful, waterfall habit over time. Hakonechloa macra originates from the moist fertile forests of Japan. The leaves show pink and red hues in the autumn and the old brown leaves should be cut back in very early spring to allow the fresh foliage to emerge.

Established plants require little care, but may eventually need to be divided. Be sure to divide large clumps for best results. 'Aureola' looks especially lovely cascading along the front of a border or over stone walls. Plant it in masses for big impact or weave it between other shade-loving perennials like ferns and hostas.

Grass, Japanese Forest Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in moist, well-drained soils in part shade. Plants need consistent moisture. Trim foliage to the ground in late winter.