Aureola Golden Variegated Hakone Grass Hakonechloa macra
- Part Shade to Shade
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- Summer
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Details
Features
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.
Grass:GrassCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:12 - 18 InchesSpacing:12 - 16 InchesSpread:12 - 18 InchesFlower Shade:NoneFoliage Colors:YellowFoliage Shade:YellowHabit:Clump FormingContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:GrassUses Notes:Arching gold and green foilage; perfect in the landscape and large containers
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.
