Hakonechloa Macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass) Garland and beautiful green blue needles

and beautiful green blue needles

Fraser fir boughs are nicely formed

these often go completely dormant by midsummer

Height:60cm - 70cm / 23" - 27"

bearing copious spikes of lavender-blue flowers from mid-summer on

Hakonechloa Macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass) Garland and beautiful green blue needlesOne of the most gorgeous of ornamental grasses, also one of the few that prefers shady sites. This forms a low mound of arching stems, with cascading layers of narrow leaves striped with bright yellow and green. The graceful effect is similar to a dwarf bamboo but without any invasive tendencies. Clumps are slow to grow, but eventually makes a spectacular border edging. Combines beautifully with Hostas or ferns, since all have similar requirements.