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. |