• Photo of Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola's)

Plant Profile: Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Names

Golden Hakonechloa

  • Photo of Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola's)

Phonetic Spelling:hah-koh-no-KLO-uh MAK-ruh

Genus:Hakonechloa

Species:macra

Family:Poaceae

Aureola is a striking variety of Hakone grass, characterized by its yellow leaves adorned with a slender green stripe along the edges. In partially shaded environments, the yellow hues of the foliage are more pronounced, while in deeper shade, the variegation shifts to a lime green. This grass exhibits a graceful cascading growth habit, with most leaves arching in a uniform direction, resembling a golden waterfall. It creates a stunning visual effect when draping over slopes, rocks, or the edges of containers.

For optimal growth, Hakone grass thrives in rich, consistently moist, and well-drained soil. Inconsistent moisture levels can lead to leaf scorching during hot weather.

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Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Feature Summary

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Tags

#arching
#yellow-green
#shade garden
#variegated leaves
#low maintenance
#slopes
#ornamental grass
#moist soil
#mounding
#well-drained soil
#cascading
#deer resistant
#rock gardens
#asian garden
#container plants

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Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' is often confused with:

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Feature Summary

Leaves
yellow leaves with a narrow green stripe near the leaf margin
Green
Gold/Yellow
Whole Plant Traits
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Arching
Mounding
Cascading
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Acid (<6.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Occasionally Wet
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
High Organic Matter
Flowers
Cream/Tan
Insignificant
Spike
Panicle
Landscape
Rock Garden
Asian Garden
Shade Garden
Border
Mass Planting
Specimen
Container
Slope/Bank
Rock Wall

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Attributes

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Country Or Region Of Origin

Japan

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Leaves

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Leaf Description

yellow leaves with a narrow green stripe near the leaf margin

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Leaf Color

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Gold/Yellow
spa
Green

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Whole Plant Traits

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Cultural Conditions

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Soil pH

Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Flowers

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Flower Color

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Cream/Tan

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Flower Inflorescence

Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Stem

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Landscape

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland