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Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Japanese Forest Grass
Grass family
Poaceae
Hæð
medium, approx. 30 - 60 cm
Blómlitur
light green - cream
Blómskipun
panicle
Blómgun
late summer
Lauflitur
chartreuse with green stripes
Birtuskilyrði
partial shade
Jarðvegur
humus rich, well drained, moist
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Harðgerði
needs ideal growing conditions
Heimkynni
Japan
Hakonechloa is a genus in the grass family, Poaceae, with only one species native to Japan. It is shade tolerant and many garden varieties are in cultivation.
Propagation:
Division in spring
Medium sized ornamental grass that grows best in partial shade in humus-rich, well-drained, moist soil. It's best to prune withered foliage in early spring berfore new growth emerges. It's advisable to cover with leaves or mulch in fall.
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