Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass/Hakone Grass) Size:No. 1 As each clump becomes bigger

As each clump becomes bigger over time

Leathery green veined and slightly toothed oval leaves grow alternately on 8-12" stems

Purple-tinged ferny foliage emerges in spring and is adorned in late spring with clusters of intense blue flowers on 15" tall dark burgundy stems

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

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass/Hakone Grass) Size:No. 1 As each clump becomes biggerPerennial 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