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Japanese Forest Grass ‘Aureola’

AKA: Golden Variegated Hakone

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

One of the few grasses I dare to grow in our yard, this little gem serves as a great foil for the numerous hostas around it. I initially planted it in a deeply shady spot and it didn’t do very well. I transplanted it to a sunnier area in the northeast corner and I’ve been rewarded with beautiful regrowth every year since.

  • Plant Type
  • Grass
  • Perennial
    • Shade Grade
    • A
    • Light Requirement
    • Part Shade
    • Location
    • Front Yard
    Nursery Tag

    Green and gold striped foliage arches gracefully to one side. Slow to establish. 18-24" tall by 24" wide. Good in borders, woodland gardens and as a specimen.

    Gardener's Log

    05/2010: Planted in front garden behind red Japanese maple

    05/2011: Moved to the NE corner for more light

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    Japanese Forest Grass

    Photo from 2017

    Japanese forest grass

    Photo from 2021

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    Japanese forest grass

    Shade Grade

    A

    Beautiful but slow to establish. Worth the wait!

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