The Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’, also known as golden Japanese forest grass, is an elegant perennial ornamental grass, prized for its cascading bright green foliage striped with golden yellow. Its supple and graceful movement brings softness and contrast to partially shaded to shaded beds.
It forms a round and fluid mass, perfect for Asian-inspired gardens, shaded borders, or container planting. Its coloration is more intense when the plant receives soft morning light.
Very hardy and easy to care for, hakonechloa prefers rich, moist, and well-drained soils. It is also deer resistant, an important asset for gardens in rural Quebec.
Botanical name: Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
Type: Perennial ornamental grass
Flowering: Discreet in late summer
Color: Green variegated with golden yellow foliage
Height: 30 to 45 cm
Width: 45 to 60 cm
Exposure: Partial shade to bright shade
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Rich, moist, and well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 4
Advantages: Bright foliage, graceful habit, deer resistant
The Hakonechloa ‘Aureola’ is ideal for those looking for a refined and durable shade grass, perfect for brightening up Quebec gardens.