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Hakonechloa macra Alboaurea

Hakonechloa macra Alboaurea

Hakonechloa macra Alboaurea, Hakonechloa Alboaurea, Hakonechloa, Hakonechloa variegated, Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra Alboaurea, commonly known as Golden Japanese Forest Grass, is a lovely ornamental grass. It features lush foliage that is variegated golden yellow with green stripes. It grows as a large and soft looking mound to about 50 cm tall and the same wide. Hakonechloa Alboaurea is commonly used to line pathways or waterways, added to a mixed or border planting, planted around outdoor living areas, grown around the base of large trees, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply maintained in a container. The beauty of this Golden Japanese Forest Grass affords year-round interest.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	50 cm
Spread:	50 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Hakonechloa macra Alboaurea, Hakonechloa Alboaurea, Hakonechloa, Hakonechloa variegated, Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra Alboaurea Details

Hakonechloa macra Alboaurea, commonly known as Golden Japanese Forest Grass, is a lovely ornamental grass. It features lush foliage that is variegated golden yellow with green stripes. It grows as a large and soft looking mound to about 50 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of short periods of dry, heavy soils, coastal conditions, and light frost. It will go dormant during winter in cool climate areas. Hakonechloa Alboaurea is commonly used to line pathways or waterways, added to a mixed or border planting, planted around outdoor living areas, grown around the base of large trees, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply maintained in a container. The beauty of this Golden Japanese Forest Grass affords year-round interest.