Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold' - Japanese Forest Grass cultivar

Sizes available: 2 quart

Basics: zones 5-9, 12-18" x 24", part sun to part shade, cascading very pale yellow green to almost yellow which turns orange and then tan as the weather cools, can tolerate quite a bit of shade, flowers in mid to late summer, but the subtle sprays of flowers are usually hidden by the foliage, likes moist woodland soils and definitely needs consistent moisture in higher light conditions. Does not like dry, poorly drained, or heavy clay soils. 

Common names: Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass

Family: Poaceae

Origin/Distribution: central Japan

Habitat: damp woods and mountainous regions

More: Lovely texture for the shady parts of the  garden, especially on slopes or by steps that show its waterfall-like growth habit off to best effect. The cultivar 'All Gold' creates a lot of light in a shady spot. It really glows. Slow to get going in the spring and slow to mature. I am pretty sure the plant pictured is a cultivar such as 'All Gold' and iit gives you a good sense of the form. The straight species, which I also offer, is more of a grassy green.

Nursery: Van Berkum

Image credit: Honey Petal Plants, young plants on the nursery