Hakonechloa macra

Hakonechloa macra, multi-stemmed Osmanthus aquifolium

This all-gold version of Hakonechloa macra is brighter in color than 'Aureola', has a more upright habit, and is reportedly a more vigorous grower. It tends to be more chartreuse in heavier shade, and brighter gold in more sun. Plant it where it can cascade down slopes, drape over rocks, crawl over the edges of walls, at the front of the garden, or even in containers.

Hakonechloa macra (Hakone Grass) is a very beautiful perennial grass forming a cascading mound of gracefully arching, bright, rich-green leaves that ripple in the slightest breeze. Bringing alive any garden area, its soft foliage provides great fall color when it changes to exquisite copper-orange shades and persists into winter. Delicate airy sprays of green flowers appear in mid-late summer but are generally unnoticed among the leaves. Hakonechloa macra is more sun tolerant, drought…

The beautiful Hakonechloa macra - a firm favourite of ours to add multi-season texture. Elegant and eye-catching, when planted en-masse these grasses from a beautiful emerald green carpet lending a 'Japanese' air to the planting style. They are also at home with a bit of shade so make a great choice for urban gardens and shadier pathways. #Hakonechloamacra #Hakonechloa #ornamentalgrasses #texturalplants #mounding #shadetolerant #gardendesign #multiseason #autumnshades #plantlove

Brightly variegated golden foliage with green stripes near the leaf margins give this Japanese forest grass its distinctive look.

pollyanna_wilkinson on Instagram: Hakonechloa macra is a fantastic and versatile grass which offers months of seasonal interest, from lush green leaves in spring / summer…

Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra) is a beautiful shade-loving grass that pairs well with Hosta and other foliage accents.