Hakonechloa macra, commonly called hakone grass or Japanese forest grass, is an underused perennial in shade gardens. This small, elegant ornamental grass shows off its cascading form while spreading ...

I love the golden waterfall of Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra) 'Aureola' in my garden. Maybe too much: If my count is correct, I've now got nine plants. So it won't surprise you that I ...

Q: I would love to know more about the grass Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola.’ Is it evergreen? Can it be purchased in the Seattle area? If so, where? A: Japanese forest grass is one of the loveliest of ...

There are many lovely ornamental grasses on the market, and a number of them are suitable for mixed sun and shade spots. There is perhaps no more beautiful candidate for such an area than Hakonechloa ...

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The Perennial Plant Association recently named Hakonechloa macra "Aureola" as the 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year. This hardy ornamental grass may used as ground cover or along borders. Golden Hakone ...

The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) has announced that Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ its 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year. Also known as Japanese Forest Grass, this graceful, well-behaved grass ...

Known as Japanese ­forest grass, this is an unusual-looking grass with broad leaves as well as a ­waterfall appearance. It is graceful, distinctive and easy to grow. I used it in my Irish Sky Garden ...

I have a fairly large paved area at the back door that faces north-east and gets a minimal amount of sunlight – but being close to the house, it is well used. Last year we started planting up ...

, a professional trade association, picks a plant each year that it considers worthy of more attention. Criteria incllude low-maintenance, ready availability and multiple seasons of interest. Take a ...