Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass/Hakone Grass)Perennial Plant of the Year 2009 The graceful arching stems of this Japanese native spread slowly by rhizomes creating loose, cascading mounds reminding one of graceful bamboo, preferring cool, moist organic soil. At 14" the leaves are almost entirely a bright golden yellow with just a few very slender green stripes remaining. Cool temperatures in fall provide gorgeous tones of pink and red. Plant 15" apart. Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to