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Golden Japanese Forest Grass – Bamboo-Like Golden Striped Foliage

Golden Japanese Forest Grass: Graceful Golden-Green Striped Foliage

Slender stems hold bright yellow foliage with thin green stripes, resembling miniature bamboo. Great in containers. 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year. Deciduous.

Plant Profile

Light: Partial sun
Moisture: Moderate
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 1–2 feet

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

Groundcovers: Japanese Forest Grass 'Aureola' (Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'); Hakone Grass 'Beni-kaze' (Hakonechloa macra): Cascading Red-Tipped Foliage for Shade; Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa macra): Cascading Bamboo-Like Foliage for Shade; All Gold Japanese Forest Grass – Golden Groundcover for Shade; Mondo Grass – Dark Green Grass-Like Clumps; All Gold Japanese Forest Grass: Golden Groundcover for Shade; Golden Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola') – Graceful Golden Groundcover; Maiden Grass – Silver-Green Blades Turning Golden Bronze; Golden Celebration Rose: Rich Golden-Yellow Old-Fashioned Blooms, Strong Honey Fragrance; Japanese Maples: Autumn Fireworks for Mild Climates

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