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