Winter Garden Tips

Golden Variegated Hakonechloa, Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
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Botanical Name

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Hardiness

Zones 4b to 9

Height

20 to 24 inches

Width

20 to 24 inches

Flowers

Summer: yellow-green tinged with pink, not showy

Light

Part shade (best color)

Soil

Well-drained

Planting and Care

Leaf scorch in full sun, needs constantly moist soil, provide winter mulch, cut back in late winter

Problems

None serious

Did you know?

Golden Variegated Hakenochloa will brighten up shady areas of the landscape and combines nicely with hosta, astilbe, and ferns.

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