Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'
Japanese forest grass 'All Gold'
A semi-evergreen, clump-forming, bright yellow variegated grass. Planting in sunnier spots will result in a brighter yellow colour and in the shade, a more pale lime colour will be produced. Pale green flowers appear in the summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Gold Yellow Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Yellow Gold | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Hakonechloa is a deciduous perennial grass forming a compact tuft of arching stems bearing linear leaves, with arching flower panicles in late summer and autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in moist well drained soil. In sun or partial shade
Propagation
Divide in spring, when large enough.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late winter or early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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