Japanese Forest Grass

About this plant

Japanese Forest Grass 'Aureola Golden' brings a touch of elegant movement and luminous color to shaded areas with its cascading habit and vibrant, golden-yellow blades accented with delicate green stripes. Forming dense, mounding clumps, this deciduous perennial grass creates a soft, textural effect, perfect for softening hardscapes or accenting woodland gardens. Its slow-spreading nature makes it an excellent choice for groundcover in shady spots, or as a graceful specimen in containers where its waterfall-like foliage can spill over the edges. Even in late autumn, 'Aureola Golden' offers continued interest as its foliage intensifies to a warm, coppery-orange before dormancy. Resistant to deer and relatively low maintenance, this exquisite grass is a reliable performer, adding year-round structure and beauty to your landscape design. Pair it with hostas, ferns, or impatiens for a truly captivating display.

Care & maintenance

Requires well-drained, consistently moist soil; avoid waterlogged conditions. Protect from strong, drying winds which can scorch foliage. Minimal pruning is needed; cut back dead foliage in early spring before new growth emerges.