Hakonechloa macra
'Aureola'
Golden Japanese forest grass
Family |
Poaceae |
Genus |
Hakonechloa |
Species |
macra |
Cultivar |
'Aureola' |
Category |
Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
1a - 6a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
0a -5b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-51 - (-21) |
Temperature (°F) |
-60 - (-5) |
Height |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
Spread |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
General Description |
Grass forming deciduous perennial. The 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year ™. |
Landscape |
Banks, slopes and container plants. |
Cultivation |
Best grown in moist, humus rich soil. |
Growth |
Medium |
ID Characteristic |
Green narrow leaves striped with yellow and white spattered with pale green flowers. |
Pests |
No major issues. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Propagation |
Division. |