Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' ~ Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass zone-10 cornuta x I

cornuta x I

East Asia and Russia

The heavy blooms of cherry red panicles smother the branches from summer into fall

Mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture

The Higan Flowering Cherry

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' ~ Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass zone-10 cornuta x IGolden Japanese Forest Grass is a variegated shade loving deciduous grass that forms dense cascading mounds of papery bright green foliage with golden stripes, or lime green stripes if grown in deep shade. The summer yellow flower panicles are unnoticeable among the foliage. Grows best in part shade and moist well drained soil. Can grow in full shade in the Deep South, or in full sun if soils consistently moist. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 1' 1. 5'