Hakonechloa Aureola

Bring a sense of tranquil movement, elegant texture, and shimmering light into the shaded spaces of your landscape with Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'. Widely regarded by horticulturists as one of the single most beautiful ornamental grasses in cultivation, this slow-growing perennial has earned the highly coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit. It grows in a distinctive, softly weeping mound that mimics the appearance of a golden waterfall cascading over the edges of borders, stone walls, or patio containers.The slender, arching leaf blades are brilliantly variegated with luminous golden-yellow bands that contrast cleanly against fine green vertical stripes. While it goes completely dormant over the winter months, its performance from spring through autumn is unmatched. In late summer and September, the foliage gracefully shifts from gold to a rich palette of pink, red, and burnt-orange tones. It behaves beautifully as a non-invasive ground cover and pairs perfectly alongside blue-leaved hostas, bleeding hearts, or dark-colored heucheras to build eye-catching garden layers. Thrives in fertile moisture rich, well draining soil.