Hakone Grass 'Aureola'

Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ Overview Uses: Shaded borders, woodland gardens, groundcover plantings, container displays, edging along paths, underplanting around shrubs. Benefits: Gracefully arching, cascading habit with golden, green-variegated foliage that brightens shade. Forms a dense, tidy clump that adds soft movement and texture with minimal maintenance. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9 Sun: Partial Shade to Shade Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial Growth Habit: Clumping, Mounding — arching blades that gently cascade outward. Foliage Color: Golden Yellow and Green Mature Height: 12–18 inches Mature Width: 12–18 inches Bloom Season: Mid to Late Summer Growth Rate: Moderate Summary Golden, flowing foliage that makes shady spaces feel bright, calm, and intentional. Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ is prized for its elegant, fountain-like form and luminous variegation that stands out where many plants fade. The narrow blades arch and spill in soft layers, creating a natural “waterfall” effect