Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ – All Gold Japanese Forest Grass is a stunning ornamental grass prized for its bright golden-yellow cascading foliage that adds movement and texture to shaded gardens. This low-maintenance, slow-spreading perennial thrives in partial to full shade, making it a perfect choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and container plantings. With a soft, flowing habit, All Gold brings a luminous effect to dark areas of the landscape, pairing beautifully with ferns, hostas, and heucheras. It is deer-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and thrives in moist, well-drained soils, making it an excellent option for modern gardens, Japanese-inspired landscapes, and low-maintenance plantings.

Why Choose Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ – All Gold Japanese Forest Grass?

• Brilliant Golden Foliage: Adds contrast and brightness to shaded garden areas.
• Low-Maintenance & Deer-Resistant: Thrives with minimal care and resists browsing from deer.
• Ideal for Groundcover & Containers: Forms a soft, cascading habit that enhances any shaded setting.

Cultivating Tips:

• Best grown in partial to full shade, though it tolerates some sun with adequate moisture.
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil but can adapt to slightly drier conditions once established.
• Trim back old foliage in early spring to encourage fresh, healthy growth.

Design Ideas for Your Garden:

Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ is perfect for shaded pathways, container plantings, and woodland borders. Its fine-textured, cascading foliage pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials for a lush, layered effect. Use it to soften hardscapes, line garden edges, or as a low-maintenance groundcover in shaded areas.

Ecological Benefits:

While Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ is not a native species, its dense foliage helps prevent soil erosion and retain moisture in shaded landscapes. Additionally, it provides shelter for small beneficial insects and contributes to a healthier garden ecosystem.

Native Alternatives from Bumbee’s Inventory:

Since Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ is not a native species, consider these native alternatives available at Bumbee’s:

• Carex appalachica – Appalachian Sedge – A fine-textured, shade-tolerant native sedge that forms soft, flowing tufts, ideal for woodland gardens.
• Panicum amarum – Bitter Panic Grass – A native ornamental grass with blue-green foliage that thrives in sandy and well-drained soils.
• Little Bluestem – Andropogon scoparium (Schizachyrium scoparium) – A native grass with blue-green summer foliage that turns striking copper-orange in fall.