Japanese Forest Grass – 3 Varieties

Hakonechloa macra | Fully Rooted Plants

Add graceful movement and beautiful foliage color to your garden with Japanese Forest Grass! This elegant, slow-growing ornamental grass features arching leaves and a naturally flowing habit that looks beautiful along pathways, beneath trees, beside water features, and in shaded garden spaces.

Choose from three attractive varieties, each offering its own distinctive foliage color.

Choose Your Variety

1. 'Aureola' – Golden Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

• Gracefully arching golden foliage.

• Thin green stripes create an attractive variegated appearance.

• Soft, flowing growth habit with a bamboo-like look.

• Shown in the first listing photo.

2. 'All Gold' – Golden Japanese Forest Grass

• Luminous metallic-gold foliage.

• Solid golden appearance without the green stripes of 'Aureola'.

• Slightly more upright growth habit than 'Aureola'.

• Beautiful for adding bright color to lightly shaded gardens.

• Shown in the second listing photo.

3. 'Lime Zest' – Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

• Creamy-white and green variegated foliage.

• Distinctive magenta-colored stems.

• Similar flowing appearance to 'Aureola', with its own unique stem coloration.

• Shown in the third listing photo.

Plant Details

• Common name: Japanese Forest Grass

• Botanical name: Hakonechloa macra

• Available varieties: 'Aureola', 'All Gold', and 'Lime Zest'

• Shipping condition: Fully rooted plants

• Root clump size: Approximately 2¼ inches

• Mature height: Approximately 12–18 inches

• Mature width: Approximately 18–36 inches

• Growth rate: Slow growing

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Plant type: Deciduous ornamental grass

Growing Information

• Light: Partial shade is ideal.

• Soil: Moist, well-draining soil.

• Water: Prefers consistently moist soil.

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9.

Foliage color changes depending on sunlight exposure:

• In light shade, golden foliage develops its attractive bright coloration.

• Dense shade may cause golden foliage to fade toward lime green.

• In full sun, foliage will generally become more golden.

Garden Uses

Japanese Forest Grass is an excellent choice for:

• Shaded garden borders

• Pathway edging

• Rock gardens

• Waterway and pond surroundings

• Planting beneath trees and shrubs

• Mass planting for a flowing ornamental effect

• Containers and shaded patios

Its gracefully arching foliage creates a soft, flowing appearance that adds texture and movement to the landscape.

Shipping Information

• Plants ship fully rooted in approximately 2¼-inch clumps.

• Spring and summer: Ships with foliage.

• Fall and winter: Naturally dormant and shipped cut back without leaves.

• One quantity ships via USPS Ground Advantage.

• Larger quantities ship via Priority Mail or UPS.

• Free shipping to most locations.

• We cannot ship Japanese Forest Grass to Hawaii, Utah, or New Mexico.

• Larger boxes and shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, US Territories, and remote locations may require an additional freight surcharge.

Please note that dormant plants shipped during fall and winter may arrive without visible foliage. This is a normal seasonal condition.

Choose your favorite Japanese Forest Grass variety and bring beautiful golden, variegated foliage and graceful movement to your garden!