Golden Hakone Grass is a perennial plant of the year 2009

One of my favorite plants, Golden Hakone ('Halo' Hakonechloa Macra) is the 2009 perennial plant of the year.

This is the second ornamental grass as a perennial plant of the country were selected. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' feather reed grass, was the winner in 2001.

I plant in my garden grow Golden Hakone Grass Gold 'Golden Tiara' Hosta and purple-leaved Oxalis, a summer-hardy bulbs do not.

Tipsfor success with Golden Hakone Grass

Strength, size and stature: Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9, Golden Hakone grass grows 12-18 inches tall and about 18 to 24 cm of width e. Its leaves, bright yellow with thin green stripes, attractive waterfalls in one direction in the fall of their edges are tinged with pink and red.

Even if it spreads by stolons Golden Hakone grass, grows slowly, behave, growthis actually more like a tuft of grass which form, so as not to accept more troubling them.

This slow growth also means that you do not need to share this herb for many years. However, if you want to share, to get more plants, such as the launch in other ornamental grasses, the best time for this task in the spring just as new growth.

Preferred growing conditions: This ornamental grass thrives in partial shade, especially in hot climates, but canput up a plant in a sunny cooler regions. Morning sun is better than hot afternoon sun. Plant in moist, well drained soil rich in humus. Avoid heavy clay and poorly drained, sandy soils and dry well.

Maintenance: Like most herbs, Golden Hakone grass is not subject to problems with insects or diseases alone. The deer tend to leave. And it is easy to clean: The only maintenance is required to play the previous season leavesCovered or can be done in late winter or early spring.

Garden uses: This perennial herb is the perfect companion for hostas, hostas, especially with gold variegation or blue colored foliage. Also looks wonderful with purple-leaved shrubs, such as Heuchera varieties. Because, as the leaves fall in a direction, a classic way to use Hakone Grass is enclosed as a garden path along an edge.