HAKONECHLOA MACRA `AUREOLA`Golden Variegated Hakone Grass Bright yellow leaves with thin green stripes Cascading form Slowly spreads by stolons Thrives in partial shade Tinged with shades of pink and red in the fall 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year Category: Perennial Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Height: 12 18 in Spread: 18 24 in Bloom Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades There is no ornamental grass quite like Hakonechloa with striking color and an arching form that resembles a cascading

Even though 'Manhattan' in compact when compared to the species

Pale blue flowers in August

Profuse bloomer

but why is this plant named 'Brilliance'

This sun lover is the perfect choice for a hot

beautiful Fern that features large

Perfect alone of grouped to form a hedge

New growth is pale green

See pages 12 & 13 for more details on the American Beauties program

Fantastic planted as a specimen or hedge

»  Stunning look all season long

dense growing plant