Hakonechloa Grass Named 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year

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Lafayette, Indiana (December 18, 2008)--The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) has announced that Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' its 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year. Also known as Japanese Forest Grass, this graceful, well-behaved grass provides color and texture nearly year round.Unlike most other ornamental grasses, Hakonechloa gives its best performance in partial shade, forming a dense, cascading clump about 1-2 feet tall and up to 3 feet in spread. Its compact, weeping habit is perfect for softening the edge of the garden path, rock garden or container planting. Hakonechloa is generally hardy to zone 5 in well-drained soil, but will struggle in heavy, poorly drained conditions.