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Hakone Grass

Botanical Name
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Hardiness
Zones 4b to 9
Height
12 to 18 inches
Width
12 to 18 inches
Flowers
Summer: yellow-green tinged with pink, not showy
Light
Part shade (best color)
Soil
Well-drained
Planting & Care
  • Leaf scorch in full sun
  • Needs constantly moist soil
  • Provide winter mulch
  • Cut back in late winter
Problems
None serious

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