HAKONECHLOA MACRA `AUREOLA`

Plant Type-Ornamental Grass,Perennial

Hardiness- ZONE 5-8

Mature Size-Height- 12 - 18 Ft Width- 18 -24 Ft

Flower Color - Green Shades,Yellow Shades

Description- There is no ornamental grass quite like Hakonechloa with striking color and an arching form that resembles a cascading miniature bamboo. Named the Perennial Plant Association's 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year because of its many uses in the garden as a groundcover, a border-front specimen, a mass planning or in a container, its bright yellow leaves with very thin green striping brightens up the darkest garden area while its cascading form responds to slight breezes with the blades moving like waves in the ocean. 'Aureola' slowly spreads by stolons and is not a threat to other garden companions with its slow spreading nature and it complements other plants in the garden well especially those with dark foliage. This stunning grass loves partial shade which will provide optimum conditions for the best color especially in warmer climates and moist, well drained soils that are protected against drought. In the cooler days of autumn the golden foliage becomes tinged with shades of pink and red to add even more adventure to your landscape!

Attributes-Bright yellow leaves with thin green stripes

Cascading form

Slowly spreads by stolons

Thrives in partial shade

Tinged with shades of pink and red in the fall

2009 Perennial Plant of the Year