Common Name | Variegated Japanese forest grass |
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Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Hakonechloa |
species | macra |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | -- |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Summer |
Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | It is an all gold foliage form. |
Landscape Value | This plant is spectacular as a woodland accent, in containers, along pathways or entrances and to add an Asian garden look. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 10" / 25" / 18" |
Soil (Garden) | Well drained, with organic component and retaining moisture. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Deep South |
Comments | -- |
Hakonechloa ‘All Gold’
This gleaming, metallic gold “Forest Grass” holds its brilliant color all summer before turning tan in winter. The leaves are upright, spiky and are awesome in containers! Dan saw this glowing in the morning sun while visiting Suzuki-En in the Kowaguchi area of Japan.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 10″ / 20″ / 18″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | 0.5 – 2.0 |
pH | 5.5 – 6.0 |
Fertility Needs | 50 – 200 ppm |
Notes | Established plants can handle average irrigation, and dry out longer between waterings. Do not plant too deep. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 10 – 14 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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