Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass/Hakone Grass) Size:No. 1 This fragrant woody ground cover

This fragrant woody ground cover grows 12-36" tall and will spread to 6-8'

and the bonus of those white flowers that open as leaves emerge in spring

First-year flowering 2-3' tall spikes emerge from a tight clump of basal foliage in early summer attracting hummingbirds or scissors for the cut flower arrangement

The tubular flowers of our native Virginia Blue Bells are sapphire blue in color with hints of pink on 2' stems among rich green foliage

where some shade will be essential in dryer locations

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass/Hakone Grass) Size:No. 1 This fragrant woody ground coverPerennial Plant of the Year 2009 The graceful arching stems of this Japanese native spread slowly by rhizomes creating loose, cascading mounds reminding one of graceful bamboo, preferring cool, moist organic soil. At 14" the leaves are almost entirely a bright golden yellow with just a few very slender green stripes remaining. Cool temperatures in fall provide gorgeous tones of pink and red. Plant 15" apart. Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to