Hakonechloa macra 'Alboaurea'
GOLDEN JAPANESE FOREST GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 8-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Origins: Japan

Other Botanical Names: Hakonechloa macra 'Variegata'

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Hakonechloa macra 'Alboaurea'
GOLDEN JAPANESE FOREST GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 8-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green; striped chartreuse


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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