It can be used either as 'filler' or as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, depending on the height and … Choice varieties include the white-variegated Hakonechloa macra ‘Albovariegata’ which has pretty, yellow and cream-white foliage with stripes of green. Changing Your Order - If you have an order that has been placed, the only way to modify it is by emailing us. There are few grasses that perform well in the shade that also have ornamental value. There are also variegated Hakone grasses available. 'Aureola' stays much lower than the all-green species, generally not getting over a foot tall. Japanese forest grass comes in several hues and may be solid or striped. Most varieties are variegated and have stripes. One of the few grasses that will grow happily in shade, Hakonechloa macra is a low-growing perennial that forms cascading clumps. Golden Variegated Hakone Grass is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Variegated hakone grass (Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’) is a low-growing grass for the shade. Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ forms mounds of golden-yellow leaves and is an excellent low ground cover. Of the variegated cultivars, 'Aureola' is the most vigorous. ‘Aureola’ is a golden-striped form of Hakone grass. A wonderful mounding grass, very useful for part to full shade. If a product is available for shipping, these are the terms: For fall, our plants will be shipped from September 8th until the week of November 16th. Golden Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra) is one of the more popular types and is a completely sunny, bright yellow variety. plants.gertens.com/12070009/Plant/2380/Golden_Variegated_Hakone_Grass The species gets to 2-3 feet as described and is much more vigorous than the variegated cultivars. This plant forms dense mounds of slender leaves that start solid green, solid golden, or variegated, then change to coppery orange as fall’s cooler weather comes into play. Prized for its gracefully arching foliage, Hakone grass (also known as Japanese forest grass) is a tough ornamental grass that loves moist, shady conditions. Yellow-green flowers appear … The plant height reaches 1 to 2 feet tall with a clumping and weeping habit. Use it at the base of a tree as ground cover, at the edge of a path as a border, or on a hillside to prevent erosion. Golden Japanese forest grass, Hakone grass: Plant Type: Perennial ornamental grass: Mature Size: 12 to 18 inches tall, similar spread: Sun Exposure: Part shade: Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil: Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.0 (acidic to neutral) Flower Color: Yellow-green (insignificant) Bloom Time: Mid to late-summer: Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9: Native Area It is a rhizomatous, deciduous perennial grass that typically grows in dense spreading clumps to 15” tall and features gracefully arching green leaves variegated with gold longitudinal striping. There is no ornamental grass quite like Hakonechloa with striking color and an arching form that resembles a cascading miniature bamboo. Find Golden Variegated Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola') in Boston Concord Sudbury Weston Newton Lexington Massachusetts MA at Stonegate Gardens (Japanese Woodland Grass) The variegation is white or yellow. Hakone Grass: A Field Guide. Variegated Hakone Grass: Native: No: USDA Zone: Zone 5: Shipping Terms. 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