Aureola Japanese Forest Grass Live Plant – Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ | Golden Variegated Grass | Shade Perennial | Starter Plant | Zones 5–9

Bring graceful texture and golden color to shaded garden spaces with Aureola Japanese Forest Grass, Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’. This elegant deciduous perennial grass forms dense, gently spreading clumps of arching green leaves highlighted with distinctive golden-yellow stripes. Its graceful cascading habit makes it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, containers, rock gardens, and landscape accents. You will receive 1 live starter plant grown in a tray and shipped without a pot. Starter plants require time to establish before being planted directly into the landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Aureola Japanese Forest Grass starter plant
✔️ Botanical name: Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
✔️ Starter plant grown in a nursery tray
✔️ Shipped without a pot
✔️ Attractive green foliage with golden striping
✔️ Shade-loving perennial grass
✔️ Suitable for containers and garden landscapes

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Aureola Japanese Forest Grass
Botanical Name: Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
Plant Type: Deciduous perennial ornamental grass
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full shade to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 1–2 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 1–2 feet
Growth Habit: Dense, spreading clump with gracefully arching foliage
Bloom Time: Mid-summer
Flower Color: Yellow-green
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Pot your young Aureola Forest Grass after arrival and keep it in a protected location for at least 6–12 months before planting directly into the landscape. Provide shade to partial shade and keep the soil evenly moist without allowing it to remain waterlogged. Plants may arrive dormant from November through March; this is a normal seasonal condition, and fresh growth will return as temperatures warm.