Hakone Grass

Hakonechloa macra
Common names: Japanese forest grass, Hakone grass

Mounding grass with an arching form that reaches 1-1 1/2 feet high. The variegated selections with yellow leaves are most common. 'Aureola' is the most common, and said to have among the brightest foliage. You can also find plants named 'Albo-aurea' and 'Albo-striata.' Uses: Great in shady locations and woodland gardens. Provide moist, well-drained soils. Propagation: Division.