Exemplar Horticulture
This striking warm season perennial grass forms a cascading clump of gracefully arching, bamboo-like, gloriously gold-green foliage that trails attractively over edges; airy green panicles nod in the breeze; nice fall colour.
Gloriously gold foliage
Gorgeous in borders, containers, woodland, shade and rock gardens and as ground cover; nice contrast with dark-coloured foliage/flowers
Golden Hakone is showcased along a garden walkway
Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'
(All Gold Hakone Grass)
Growing | Requirements |
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Zone |
5 (-20°F/-29°C) |
Exposure |
Part shade |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
18" (46 cm) |
Width |
24" (61 cm) |
Flower Height |
24" (61 cm) |
Flower Colour | Insignificant green flowers |
Bloom Time |
August - September |
Watering Needs |
Moderate. Keep well-watered during hot, dry conditions |
Soil Preferences |
Prefers fertile, moist soil types |