Golden Hakone Grass
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola:’ Golden Hakone Grass
Location near campus: in large ornamental grass bed south of the butterfly garden, toward the eastern side of Close Park at the Botanical Center.
· warm-season grass (probably) with short, wide leaf blades that are striped with bright yellow and green
· leaves grow 12-18 inches tall and spread 18-24 inches wide; flowers not showy
· leaves tend to grow to one side only, rather than in more fountain-like mound
· produces rhizomes, but lateral spread is quite slow
· prefers part shade, cooler conditions, moist, well-drained soils
· used as a groundcover or edging