Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass/Hakone Grass) Size:No. 1 where some shade will be

where some shade will be essential in dryer locations

This fragrant woody ground cover grows 12-36" tall and will spread to 6-8'

The foliage turns deep mahogany in fall

Purple-tinged ferny foliage emerges in spring and is adorned in late spring with clusters of intense blue flowers on 15" tall dark burgundy stems

The strong vertical line complements other grasses with arching habits

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass/Hakone Grass) Size:No. 1 where some shade will bePerennial Plant of the Year 2009 The graceful arching stems of this Japanese native spread slowly by rhizomes creating loose, cascading mounds reminding one of graceful bamboo, preferring cool, moist organic soil. At 14" the leaves are almost entirely a bright golden yellow with just a few very slender green stripes remaining. Cool temperatures in fall provide gorgeous tones of pink and red. Plant 15" apart. Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to