Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'
Hakone Grass
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Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold') - Description
Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold' is a new dwarf form of Japanese forest grass that creates an appealing bright spot in the shady or woodland garden. The bamboo-like leaves are bright gold in part sun and more chartreuse in full shade. In the cooler days of Autumn, the leaves have a reddish inflorescence. The gracefully arching foliage is slightly more upright than the more common Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'. Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Looks spectacular with blue leaved Hostas!
Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold') - Growth
In areas with hot summers, partial shade is best, but Hakonechloa thrives best in areas with cool summers. In full sun, cool summer areas the yellow portions of the variegated blades will turn white, while in the partial shade, hot summer areas they will turn golden-yellow. In full shade they will turn lime-green. It is frost hardy. While it does spread through rhizomes, it is not invasive.
Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold') - Planting
To propagate, divide plants in spring. The species can be grown from seeds, but variegated cultivars do not come true.
Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold') - Pest
Uncommon.
Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold') - Interesting facts
This grass is native to the rocky cliffs around Mt. Hakone in Southeast Honshu, Japan.
Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold') - Soil and irrigation
This grass prefers humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Keep wet in hot, dry summers.
