hakonechloa macra 'aureola' (variegated japanese forest grass, variegated hakone grass)
$22.95
- 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
- warm season 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
- zone 5
- height 30-45cm
- spread 30-50cm
- colour yellow
- 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
- partial sun/shade
- deer resistant
- low maintenance
- rock garden
- ground cover