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Japanese Forest Grass ‘Allgold’

AKA: Japanese Meadow Grass, Hakone Grass

Hakonechloa macra 'Allgold'

I have another variety of this plant in a couple other spots in the garden. I’ve had some false starts where I planted Japanese Meadow Grass in too dry, too shady of a spot, then had to move them or lose them. They take a couple years to reach their full potential, but are quite beautiful when they do. Wasn’t sure where to drop this new guy, so I stuck him in the middle of the giant dead stump next to the creek, amid some succulent transplants and sweet alyssum.

UPDATE 2021: Not sure what happened to the stump specimen, but it’s no longer there. Instead I have a beautiful row growing along the back of the garage retaining wall. However that may be a mix of ‘Allgold’ and ‘Golden Variegated’.

  • Plant Type
  • Grass
  • Perennial
    • Shade Grade
    • A
    • Light Requirement
    • Part Shade
    • Part Sun
    • Location
    • Behind Garage
    • Creek
    Nursery Tag

    Beautiful variation of an enduring classic. 15"h x 24"w. PM shade, decent soil & moisture is best.

    Gardener's Log

    03/2017: Planted in the middle of the stump next to creek.

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    allgold japanese photo

    Photo by jacki-dee

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    Shade Grade

    A

    Does well in the right spot. Needs open shade. Quite beautiful when it flourishes.

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