Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold' ~ All Gold Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass

Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold' ~ All Gold Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone GrassAll Gold Japanese Forest Grass is a shade loving deciduous grass that forms dense cascading mounds of papery bright golden yellow foliage. The summer yellow flower panicles are unnoticeable among the foliage. Grows best in part shade and moist well drained soil. Can grow in full shade in the Deep South, or in full sun if soils consistently moist. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Part

All Gold Japanese Forest Grass is a shade loving deciduous grass that forms dense cascading mounds of papery bright golden-yellow foliage.  The summer yellow flower panicles are unnoticeable among the foliage.  Grows best in part shade and moist well-drained soil.  Can grow in full shade in the Deep South, or in full sun if soils consistently moist.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant.  Mulch in winter, and trim to ground in late winter to early spring before new foliage comes in.  Leaves may scorch in full sun if moisture is not consistent. 

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Coral Bells, Hosta

IMAGES: Photo by Proven Winners, All Gold Hakone Grass, (2) KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS, Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold', CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Hakonechloa macra All Gold kz2, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold' 2020-07-31 01, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.