Botanical Name: Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Excellent spreading ornamental grass for shady locations. Shade groundcover or accent for woodland gardens. Shaded areas of mixed borders. Along paths and walks. Rock gardens. Slopes. Sprawl over rocks. Containers. Garden Height: 12 - 18 Inches Spacing: 12 - 16 Inches Spread: 12 - 18 Inches Foliage Colors: Yellow Foliage Shade: Yellow Light Requirement: Part Shade to Shade Maintenance Category: Easy Bloom Time: Mid Summer, Late Summer Hardiness Zones: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b Water Category: Average Uses: Grass Maintenance Notes: Best grown in humusy, consistently moist, well-drained soils in part shade. Tolerates close to full shade, particularly in the hot summer climates of the deep South. Best growth occurs in climates with cool summer temperatures. Plant foliage will burn in full sun locations. Plant foliage will lose color intensity (particularly on variegated leaf cultivars) in full shade. Clumps spread by rhizomes, but are not considered to be invasive. Mulch in winter. Trim foliage to the ground in late winter to early spring before the new shoots emerge.
