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Also Known As
- Golden Hakone Grass
- Golden Japanese Forest Grass
- Golden Variegated Hakone Grass
- Japanese Forest Grass
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like
size
- H: 16"-24"
- W: 18"-36"
planting zones
- 6a-11
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' plant details
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' is a deciduous perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: cascading, container plant, exotic, fall color, showy, showy seedheads, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' plant
How to Grow Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- tan
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-9a
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
Height: 15"-18"
Width: 24"-48"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture
aka Naomi Japanese Forest Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-18"
Width: 16"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
Height: 10"-18"
Width: 16"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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