A graceful, colorful groundcover for shady areas. Slender stems that hold bright golden yellow foliage create a tiny bamboo-like effect. Excellent color and texture for mixed borders, containers and mass plantings. Naturalizes well; clumps spread gently by rhizomes. An herbaceous perennial.
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Spreading, clumping habit slowly reaches 18 in. tall and wide.
Ornamental Grasses are low-maintenance and grow well in most soil types. They look beautiful, adding color, height and movement to your garden. Hakone Grass is an excellent companion plant with contrasting foliage.
LIFE CYCLE – Perennial Grass
COLOR – Yellow
GROWTH HABIT – Cascading Clump
PLANT HEIGHT – 1-3’
BLOOM SEASON – N/A
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS – Low Maintenance
USE – Containers, Borders, Outdoor planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
GROWING CONDITIONS – Most types of soil
PLANT RESISTANCE – Deer
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS – Shade
WATER NEEDS – Average
HARDINESS ZONES – 5-9
Care Tips:
Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soil; avoid heavy clay
Watering: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established
Pruning: Remove spent stems to encourage new growth
