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Gold Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold'

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Overview

Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold', or Gold Japanese Forest Grass, is a vibrant, golden-yellow ornamental grass. Forming graceful mounds, it reaches 14-18 inches in height and spreads about 18-24 inches. This deciduous, shade-loving perennial prefers moist, well-drained soil and adds a striking color contrast in borders or as a groundcover. Its cascading foliage gently sways in the breeze, creating visual interest in the garden throughout the growing season. Hardy in zones 5-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Type Grass, Perennial
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — golden-yellow foliage that forms cascading mounds with a texture that softens the garden space
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — well-drained soil and adds a striking color contrast in borders or as a groundcoverGold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — shade-loving perennial prefers moistGold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — commonly referred to as Gold Japanese Forest GrassGold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — Forming graceful mounds, it reaches 14-18 inches in height and spreads about 18-24 inchesGold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — this grass typically reaches a height of 12 to 18 inches with an equal spread of 18 inches to 24Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — creating visual interest in the garden throughout the growing season+4

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass, Perennial
Family
Poaceae

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Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — golden-yellow foliage that forms cascading mounds with a texture that softens the garden space
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — well-drained soil and adds a striking color contrast in borders or as a groundcover
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — shade-loving perennial prefers moist
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — commonly referred to as Gold Japanese Forest Grass
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — Forming graceful mounds, it reaches 14-18 inches in height and spreads about 18-24 inches
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — this grass typically reaches a height of 12 to 18 inches with an equal spread of 18 inches to 24
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — creating visual interest in the garden throughout the growing season
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — This cultivar is famed for its brilliant
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold', or Gold Japanese Forest Grass, is a vibrant, golden-yellow ornamental
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — Its cascading foliage gently sways in the breeze
Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — is a vibrant deciduous perennial that brings a splash of luminous color to any landscape design
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