Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ | Hakone Japanese Forest Grass
DESCRIPTION
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' is a stunning ornamental grass celebrated for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage with thin green stripes and graceful, cascading form. This deciduous grass emerges in spring with fresh color that deepens throughout the season, transforming into shades of orange, gold, and red in the fall before going dormant for winter. 'Aureola' forms a dense mound that works beautifully as ground cover or in containers, adding movement to shaded areas. Its low-maintenance nature, combined with its pest and disease resistance, makes it an excellent choice for brightening up garden corners.
DESCRIPTION
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' is a stunning ornamental grass celebrated for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage with thin green stripes and graceful, cascading form. This deciduous grass emerges in spring with fresh color that deepens throughout the season, transforming into shades of orange, gold, and red in the fall before going dormant for winter. 'Aureola' forms a dense mound that works beautifully as ground cover or in containers, adding movement to shaded areas. Its low-maintenance nature, combined with its pest and disease resistance, makes it an excellent choice for brightening up garden corners.
DESCRIPTION
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' is a stunning ornamental grass celebrated for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage with thin green stripes and graceful, cascading form. This deciduous grass emerges in spring with fresh color that deepens throughout the season, transforming into shades of orange, gold, and red in the fall before going dormant for winter. 'Aureola' forms a dense mound that works beautifully as ground cover or in containers, adding movement to shaded areas. Its low-maintenance nature, combined with its pest and disease resistance, makes it an excellent choice for brightening up garden corners.
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Family: Poaceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage Color: Bright golden-yellow with thin green stripes
Flower Color: Insignificant, typically beige to purplish
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water Requirements: Regular watering, especially during hot, dry periods
Maintenance: Low
Growing Zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife Attractors: Not a major attractor for wildlifeThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
