Grass Japanese Forest Variegated

Latin Name: Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Height: 12 - 18 inches Spread: 12 - 18 inches Sunlight: Part Sun; Part Shade; Full Shade Bloom Time: July to August Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Description: Thriving under part sun/part shade, Variegated Japanese Forest Grass features bright gold and green striped foliage in a graceful arching habit. This gold color becomes diluted to more of a chartreuse green in more shade. In autumn, this foliage turns to red and purples before fading to tan for the winter. Yellow-green flowers emerge in mid to late summer. This grass adds an extra texture to any shade garden., especially planted with Heucheras and Hostas. Cut this grass back to 3-4 inches above the ground in early spring.  Other Names: Japanese Hakone Grass **Please note these plants may be late to arrive or fill out. These plants may be dormant if fulfilled before LATE MAY.