Hakonechloa Grass
One of a tiny group of ornamental grasses that tolerates much shade, it also sports stunning gold foliage and a green stripe. Native to Japan.
Pictured is Hakonechloa ‘Aureola' with deutzia.
Details
- Sun to semi-shade.
- Will spread (though slowly) so leave room for it fill in and out.
Care
- None.
- But if you decide to divide it, do it in the spring.
Good Information in Print
- The Well Tended Perennial Garden
by Tracy DiSabato-Aust is the best-selling book on how to make your perennials healthier and better-looking. - Encyclopedia of Perennials
by Graham Rice is exhaustive and an outstanding general resource on the subject. - The Complete Flower Gardener
by Cutler and Ellis is another source I consult regularly.
Location Matters
My garden is in the Washington, D.C. area, Zone 7A.
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