Grass, Golden Japanese Forest
Golden Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Height: Typically 12–18 inches tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 18–24 inches wide
Spacing: Plant 18–24 inches apart for a continuous, refined display
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Deciduous
Description
Brighten your landscape with the stunning Golden Japanese Forest Grass—a true showstopper for shaded, woodland-inspired settings. Its luminous, golden-yellow leaves form a neat, mounded clump that’s perfectly sized for Michigan’s cooler climate. At a modest height of 12–18 inches and spreading 18–24 inches wide, this polished ornamental grass adds a delightful textural contrast to borders, mixed plantings, or container displays. While its delicate flowers are modest, the real attraction is its uniform, sun-kissed foliage that remains vibrant through the growing season and provides a tidy, eye-catching focal point year after year.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in partial to full shade; aim for at least 4–6 hours of filtered light daily.
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish roots; once established, requires minimal supplemental watering except during prolonged dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature.
- Maintenance: Minimal pruning is needed; simply remove any dead or unruly leaves in early spring to maintain a tidy clump.
- Deer Resistance: Its textured, refined foliage is highly unattractive to deer.
Enhance your landscape with the elegant, low-maintenance Golden Japanese Forest Grass—a polished, textural statement that brings inspiring brightness and enduring interest to even the shadiest corners.
