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Hakonechloa macra Aureola
Variegated Japanese Forest Grass (Variegated Hakone Grass)
Arching leaf blades are long and striped in bright yellow and green, creating a dense mound, resembling bamboo.
- » AKA Hakonechloa macra 'Urahajusa Zuku'
- » Dense mound of relatively short wide variegated blades emerging from stems in the centre of the mound
- » Graceful arching form softens formal shade gardens
- » Yellow and green leaves turn red and purple shades in the fall
- » Yellow-green seed heads persist through winter
- » Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
Plug32
$15.75
1gal
$29.75
2gal
$61.25
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flowering Time
| • | Summer |
Landscape uses
| • | Border/edging |
| • | Foundation planting |
| • | Ground cover |
| • | Rock garden |
| • | Woodland/woods edge |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Hakonechloa dislike full sun. Best planted in a cool, moist, well-drained soil. Prune in late winter or early spring to make room for new growth.