Garden Goods Direct | Golden Japanese Forest Grass
$51.95
Voted Perennial Plant of the Year in 2019, Golden Japanese Forest Grass is a rhizomatous, deciduous ornamental plant known for its long slender leaves and arching growth habit. This plant’s variegated lime green leaves feature strigold and white stripes. Yellow-green flowers appear in loose, nodding panicles in mid-summer. Its leaves have a papery texture resembling the leaves of some types of bamboo. Native to Japan, Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ is best used as a border plant and its foliage can reach lengths of 12 to 18 inches tall. Japanese Forest Grass thrives best when planted in full to partial shade. You’ll also have peace of mind knowing that this plant is deer resistant. If you’re creating a Japanese Zen Garden, Golden Japanese Forest Grass is perfect for its unique texture and compact nature. Aureola Japanese Forest Grass grows best in rich well-drained soil. Overall, this disease-resistant plant looks great in every yard and can be planted in the spring or fall.
