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Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Common Name: Golden Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ is a graceful, cool-season ornamental grass valued for its cascading habit and luminous golden variegated foliage. Arching leaves with bright yellow and green striping emerge in spring, form a flowing, mound-like shape through summer, and develop warm tones of gold, orange, and reddish hues in fall, while small, inconspicuous flower spikes appear in late summer. Its soft texture and movement make it ideal for shaded landscapes. Type: Perennial ornamental grass Mature Size: Width: 18–24 in Height: 12–18 in (10-year size: slowly expanding clumps) USDA Zones: 5a–9b Form: Arching, cascading, mounded clump Light: Partial shade to full shade (best color in filtered light) Soil: Moist, well-drained soils; prefers rich, humus soils Water: Moderate; requires consistent moisture Wildlife: Provides cover; supports beneficial insects Features & Landscape Uses Bright golden variegation for shade Graceful, cascading form adds movement Ideal for woodland gardens, borders, and containers Excellent contrast with darker foliage plants Care Prefers partial shade and consistent moisture—avoid hot, dry conditions. Cut back in early spring before new growth emerges. Benefits from mulch and rich soil. Divide every few years to maintain vigor.
| Plant Type: | Perennial, Ornamental Grass |
| Width: | 18-24" |
| Height: | 12-18" |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Partial Shade, Full Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Border |
| Shape: | Mounded, Arching |
| Soil Type | Loamy, Moist well-drained |
| Leaf Color: | Jasmine, SeaGreen |
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