Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

Add a touch of elegance and movement to your shade garden with Variegated Japanese Forest Grass, one of the most beautiful ornamental grasses for part to full shade. This award-winning grass features cascading, ribbon-like leaves striped with vibrant chartreuse and creamy yellow, gently arching to form soft, flowing mounds.

Height: 12–18 inches | Spread: 18–24 inches

Foliage: Bright yellow with green stripes; turns pinkish-red in fall

Sun: Part shade to full shade (some morning sun tolerated)

Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; prefers rich, organic matter

Ideal for woodland gardens, borders, containers, and underplanting trees or shrubs, Hakone Grass 'Aureola' brings texture, color, and graceful motion to shaded areas. It’s also deer-resistant and low-maintenance, slowly forming dense, tidy clumps over time.