A graceful, colorful groundcover for shady areas. Slender stems that hold bright golden yellow foliage create a tiny bamboo-like effect. Excellent color and texture for mixed borders, containers and mass plantings. Naturalizes well; clumps spread gently by rhizomes. An herbaceous perennial.
Botanical Pronunciation - hah-koh-neh-KLOH-ah MAK-ruh
Average Size at Maturity - Spreading, clumping habit slowly reaches 18 in. tall and wide.
Bloom Time - Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/ Evergreen - Herbaceous
Flower Color - Green
Foliage Color - Yellow
Garden Style - Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic
Growth Habit - Clumping
Growth Rate - Slow
Landscape Use - Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Edging, Urban Garden, Ground Cover
Light Needs - Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Soil Needs - All-Purpose Plant Food
Special Feature - Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Water Needs - Moderate
Watering Needs - Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.