- Botanical name: Hakonechloa macra 'Alboaurea'
- Common name: Golden hakonechloa
- Family: Poaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Green
Variegation
- Key features:
- Attractive seedheads
- Colourful new growth
- Dramatic foliage
Hakonechloa is a genus of beautiful, low-growing ornamental grasses. Forming gently arching mounds, hakonechloas are perfect for softening the edges of a path or growing in a pot. They look fantastic when planted alongside more formal plants, such as box, Buxus sempervirens. Its architectural blooms can be dried and used in flower arranging.
Hakonechloa macra ‘Alboaurea’ has gorgeously striped, yellow and green foliage. The leaves keep their colour throughout the season, and sometimes develop a red hue. From late summer, attractive pale green flower spikes appear.
For best results, grow Hakonechloa macra ‘Alboaurea’ in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Cut foliage down before new growth starts in spring and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.
How to grow Hakonechloa 'Alboaurea'
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Plant size
40cm height
40cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Hakonechloa 'Alboaurea' and wildlife
Hakonechloa 'Alboaurea' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Hakonechloa 'Alboaurea' poisonous?
Hakonechloa 'Alboaurea' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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