Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Golden Variegated Forest Grass
Description
This weeping grass has amazing foliage that is yellow and green in the summer, yellow and light green in the fall, and bronze-brown in winter. It is drought tolerant and can be used in a variety of areas.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Gold, Green, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.