Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Golden-Variegated Hakone Grass

The striking yellow and green foliage of Golden-Variegated Hakone Grass helps make this and 'All Gold' our absolute favorite shade grass. Tan color in fall and winter is preceded by delicate, feathery seed panicles. Great for brightening up a shady spot in tha garden.  A 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year, and a slow-spreading groundcover.

  • Category: Grasses
  • Alternate Cultivar: Aureola
  • Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Height: 12 Inches
  • Spread: 36 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Ivory/Buff
Qty Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
3 Hakonechloa macra Aureola #1 750 3/20/2026 Login for pricing
Substitutions are Available
Soil Conditions
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Attributes
Deer Resistant
Full Shade
Groundcover
Foliage Color
Variegated: Green/Yellow
Tolerance
Dry Shade Tolerant
Winter Interest
Foliage
Seedheads
Special Recognition
Perennial Plant of the Year
Grass Season
Warm Season