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Genus Hakonechloa (Japanese forest grass)

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais

hak-on-eh-KLO-ah Common Name: Japanese forest grass

Hakonechloa macra is the only member of this genus. It is a grass from areas around Mt. Hakone in Japan (hence the name) and it is grown for its elegant clump of leaves that complement a woodland, rock garden, border, waterside, or containers. Cultivars have variegated or golden leaves.
Noteworthy characteristics: Smooth, cascading leaves and loose, pendent clusters of flowers.
Care: Grow in full sun or partial shade and fertile, moist but well-drained soil that is organically rich. Site variegated cultivars in partial shade for best color.
Propagation: By division in spring.
Problems: Infrequent.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Hakonechloa

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola’
(Golden Japanese forest grass)

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Brightly variegated golden foliage with green stripes near the leaf margins give this Japanese forest grass its distinctive look. Too much shade can cause the golden portion to fade to lime green. This slow-growing may not reach a mature size for three years, but it is definitely worth the wait