RedCrocus Aureola Japanese Forest Grass Hakone Grass- Deciduous, Shade-Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Container Friendly, Deer Resistant, Pet Safe, Garden, Landscape 1 Gallon

Name: RedCrocus Aureola Japanese Forest Grass Hakone Grass- Deciduous, Shade-Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Container Friendly, Deer Resistant, Pet Safe, Garden, Landscape 1 Gallon
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: gr1g0029-redcrocus
Price: 44.00 USD
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Aureola' Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass Grass, Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Description

Acompact, graceful ornamental grass featuring cascading, golden-yellow foliage with green accents. It thrives in shaded garden areas and offers a lush texture to landscape designs.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for shaded borders, ground covers, container plantings, and shade gardens. It adds vibrant color and texture to woodland and cottage gardens.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Common Name: Aureola' Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 12-18 inches in height with a spread of 24 inches. Slow to moderate growth rate.
Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Foliage Type: Deciduous, fine-textured, cascading leaves with variegation
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall with small, airy flowers
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
Attracts Pollinators: No
Indoor Friendly: Not typically grown indoors
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Warning: Non-toxic
Fragrant: No
Cut Flower: No
Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, Astilbes

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Plant in shaded areas with well-draining soil. Space 12-18 inches apart.
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil Type: Rich, loamy, with good drainage
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels
Pruning Instructions: Remove old or damaged foliage in early spring.
Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones; may require protection in zones 5-6.
Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level; avoid planting too deep.
Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring.
Special Care: Keep in shaded locations to prevent leaf scorch.