Hakone Grass 'Alboaurea', Japanese Forest Grass 'Alboaurea', Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Golden Hakonechloa
Extraordinarily eye-catching, Hakonechloa macra ‘Alboaurea’ (Hakone Grass) is a very elegant golden variegated grass that adds drama to any garden. Its foliage forms a cascading mound of gracefully arching, narrow leaves that are vibrantly striped creamy-white, bright yellow, and green. Taking a reddish tinge in full sun, the foliage often turns reddish in fall before dying to the ground in winter. But what a beautiful death with its golden-beige foliage lighting up dreary corners of the garden well into winter. Delicate-looking, pale green flowers appear in late summer but are generally unnoticed among the leaves. Extremely adaptable, there is no end to the uses and plant combinations possible with Hakonechloa macra ‘Alboaurea’.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Hakonechloa |
Common names | Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Modern Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Hakonechloa |
Common names | Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Modern Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden |
How many Hakonechloa macra ‘Alboaurea’ (Hakone Grass) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Hakonechloa macra ‘Alboaurea’ (Hakone Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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