This hard-to-locate native of Japan forms a dense mass of arching, 1-foot leaves, beautifully variegated with white and gold. Happy in high shade but tolerant of a good bit of sunlight, Golden Hakone Grass is a colorful, super-easy ornamental for border, foundation, patio, and even container!
The long, slender, elegantly pointed leaves are striped with both white and gold among the spring-green, and over time they'll even add red highlights to the color show! Just 12 inches tall, this plant gradually spreads nicely, so if you space your plants about 18 inches apart now, in a few years they will grow together beautifully! And in autumn, handsome reddish flowerspikes top the foliage, adding a little bit more color to the shady garden.
Easy to grow and tolerant of some sun, Golden Hakone Grass thrives in high shade, such as that offered by nearby trees. It's a nice size for edging, and looks great in containers of all types. Versatile and adaptable, this is an ornamental grass you shouldn't do without!
Golden Hakone Grass prefers moisture-retentive soil with ample organic matter. Zones 5-9.
