Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

"Charming" is the only word for Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola', and it's one of the few Ornamental Grasses that thrive in partial shade. The leaves of this Japanese Forest Grass grow long and tapering, each bright yellow blade lined in lime green. The leaves wave gracefully in the slightest breeze, but the arching flow also gives a sense of movement. Use in a container, in a rock garden, or as a showy ground cover in partial shade and evenly moist, slightly acid soil. The flowers are inconspicuous. Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' was awarded the Perennial Plant of the Year® by the Perennial Plant Association.

Hakonechloa is a genus with only one species, Hakonechloa macra, known as Japanese Forest Grass. Renowned for its ornamental appeal, it features arching, graceful mounds of flowing foliage, and although native to the cool, moist, wooded mountains of Japan, it is a warm-season Grass. It grows actively during warm weather, produces wispy plumes in midsummer, and often develops vibrant fall color before fading to buff as winter sets in, adding movement and texture to winter gardens. This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil. While it tolerates full sun in cooler, moist climates such as the Pacific Northwest, it requires more shade and moisture in hotter regions. It can be challenging to grow in the humid South or dry Southwest, and does not tolerate clay soil. Hakonechloa works beautifully as a ground cover, especially on slopes or along paths where its cascading foliage resembles a flowing mountain stream. It can also be grown as individual clumps in perennial gardens, under trees, or as a striking specimen in containers. Golden and variegated varieties are especially prized for their ability to brighten shady areas. With proper care, this elegant Grass adds year-round beauty and interest to gardens.

For information on the growing and care of Hakonechloa, click Growing Guide.

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We aim to deliver your plants at as close to the proper time for planting in your area as possible. To do so, we consider the USDA Hardiness Zone to which we're shipping, current and forecasted weather at the destination and along the shipping route, and whether your plants are ready for transplant.

In spring, we ship first to the warmest regions and move north as planting conditions improve. For fall deliveries, we begin with the coolest regions and work south. We frequently adjust shipping schedules when extreme weather could put plants at risk while in transit or soon after arrival.

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