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Hakonechloa Aureola

When one views Hakonechloa 'Aureola', there appears to be movement in its form. The grass takes on the appearance of flowing water, as its golden leaves grow slightly upwards, then cascade down in a sinuous fashion. Even its name, when spoken, sounds as graceful and flowing as the grass. Its leaves are bright yellow with narrow green stripes that flush red in the fall.

This handsome, slow creeping, deciduous grass should find a place in many gardens. Even though it is a creeper, it is never invasive. It grows in shade, where its light color illuminates a shadowy area. It complements the leaves of many dark green leaf plants. About the only thing I can say that could be negative about the golden variegated grass is it dies back to the ground in winter. Even though it hides out during the cold months, this grass is perfect for many areas in the garden, from sunny spots to cool shade. As a container plant, it can add a lot of charm to any pot when it cascades over the sides like a waterfall.

Prefers moist, humus rich, well-drained soil.

Common Name: Golden Variegated Hakone Grass

Mature Height: 14"

Flowering:

Spacing: 12"