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Hakonechloa macra All Gold
Common Name: All Gold Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ is a vibrant, cool-season ornamental grass valued for its solid golden-yellow foliage and graceful, cascading habit. Bright yellow leaves emerge in spring, form a soft, flowing mound through summer, and develop warm golden to orange tones in fall, while small, inconspicuous flower spikes appear in late summer. Its bold color and elegant movement make it a standout in shaded landscapes.
Type: Perennial ornamental grass
Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 12–18 in
(10-year size: slowly expanding clumps)
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Arching, cascading, mounded clump
Light: Partial shade to full shade (best color in filtered light; tolerates more sun with moisture)
Soil: Moist, well-drained soils; prefers rich, humus soils
Water: Moderate; requires consistent moisture
Wildlife: Provides cover; supports beneficial insects
Features & Landscape Uses
Bright, solid golden foliage for strong contrast
Graceful cascading habit adds movement
Ideal for woodland gardens, borders, and containers
Pairs well with dark-leaved or blue plants
Care
Prefers partial shade and consistent moisture—avoid hot, dry conditions. Cut back in early spring before new growth emerges. Benefits from mulch and rich soil. Divide every few years to maintain vigor.
| Plant Type: | Ornamental Grass |
| Width: | 18-24" |
| Height: | 12-18'' |
| Fragrant: | Not verified |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 5–9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Partial Shade, Full Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting |
| Shape: | Mounded, Clumping, Arching |
| Soil Type | Loamy, Moist well-drained |
| Leaf Color: | Yellow |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |