Plants in genus hakonechloa
Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'
Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold' is an award-winning ornamental grass with bright gold bamboo-like leaves that develop a reddish glow in autumn. It thrives in part sun to full shade and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil. This shade-loving grass spreads by rhizomes and requires little care, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.
Hakonechloa macra
Hakonechloa macra, a rare form of hakone grass, is an ornamental plant with striking green and yellow striped foliage. It grows to 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide, preferring rich, moist soil and light shade. This slow-growing grass adds a touch of elegance to gardens, especially in cooler climates.
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola', also known as Japanese forest grass, is a hardy, shade-tolerant ornamental grass with elegantly cascading foliage. Its leaves are striped in ivory, cream, and green, providing a golden glow in spring and summer that transitions to a pinkish-tan hue in the fall. This low-maintenance plant forms a mounding shape without the need for pruning and can live up to fifteen years. It grows 2-3 feet wide and 1-2 feet tall, thriving in partial shade and moist, rich soil. Ideal for USDA zones 4 to 9, it adds a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas with its arching, mounding form and vibrant seasonal color changes.
Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze'
Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze' is a Japanese ornamental grass forming a 3-foot wide arching clump. Its light green foliage develops a reddish cast that intensifies in the fall, making it suitable for woodland or oriental gardens. This plant adds a graceful touch to shaded areas.