Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' - Golden Japanese Forest Grass
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🌿 Features
Type: Perennial grass
Common name: Golden Japanese Forest Grass
Scientific name: Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Foliage color: Brilliant gold with green stripes, turning reddish in autumn
Mature height: 25–35 cm (10–14 in)
Mature spread: 40–50 cm (16–20 in)
Habit: Graceful, cascading
Growing season: Spring to autumn
Exposure: Partial shade to shade
Watering needs: Regular, consistently moist soil
Soil type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained, slightly acidic
Hardiness zone: Zone 5 to 9
Drought tolerance: Low
Ornamental interest: Persistent golden variegated foliage, long-lasting brightness
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Keep the soil consistently moist without waterlogging. Thrives in partial or full shade, perfect for brightening shaded areas of the garden. Enrich the soil with organic matter for optimal growth.
Prune lightly in spring to stimulate new dense, compact growth. Low-maintenance once established, it offers lasting golden luminosity and graceful texture to the landscape.