4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Japanese Forest Grass

Airy flowers in August are hidden be foliage. Loing arching bamboo-like golden leaves with dark green stripes; pink tinge in the fall.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Requires a cool moist environment in partial shade. This selection, when planted as a specimenor massed in a group, provides color and interest in the front of the border. It also brightens the darker areas of the garden.

Interesting Information
This is an excellent accent plant. Named after Hakone, a region in Japan where they can be found growing wild in shady areas.

Plant Type Ornamental Grass		Bloom Color Non-Flowering		Foliage Color Smooth Gold/Green
Height 12-16 Inches		Spread 12-16 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 6-9		Patented No

Trictyris (Toad Lily 'Sinonome')	Hosta (Plantain Lily 'Wide Brim')
Actaea ramosa (Snakeroot 'James Compton')

Characteristics & Attributes