.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Aureola' Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass Grass, Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Description Acompact, graceful ornamental grass featuring cascading, golden-yellow foliage with green accents. It thrives in shaded garden areas and offers a lush texture to landscape designs. Suggested Uses Perfect for shaded borders, ground covers, container plantings, and shade gardens. It adds vibrant color and texture to woodland and cottage gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Common Name: Aureola' Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass Size & Growth: Typically reaches 12-18 inches in height with a spread of 24 inches. Slow to moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous, fine-textured, cascading leaves with variegation Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall with small, airy flowers Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Partial to full shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Not typically grown indoors Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with shade Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, Astilbes Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in shaded areas with well-draining soil. Space 12-18 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Rich, loamy, with good drainage Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Remove old or damaged foliage in early spring. Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones; may require protection in zones 5-6. Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level; avoid planting too deep. Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring. Special Care: Keep in shaded locations to prevent leaf scorch.
