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Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’

Picture of Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

Our most shade tolerant grass. Very prominent yellow variegation. Stays low to the ground and can somewhat be used as a groundcover.

Light Requirement: Partial Sun to Shade
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5
Height: 1 to 1.5
Spread: 1.5 to 2
Flower: Not significant.
Foliage: Prominent yellow variegation.
Form: Spreading.