How can one plant be dramatic, elegant, and almost humorous in its resemblance to Cousin It? This 'All Gold' Japanese forest grass tumbles out of a pot, lighting up a dark corner of my terrace, and keeps its fresh, pristine looks even though my dog nibbles on it as if it's salad served up at perfect Wheaten terrier height.
There are a great many frustrations with making a garden in a mere 2400 square feet, much of which is taken up by deck, terraces, paths, shed, and raised beds. There are so many plants I can't try out, and design is a challenge when you don't have room for masses of anything.
These limitations are almost made up for by the fact that in a small space a single plant, like this Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold', can have such impact. Really, it draws your eyes across the garden with its liquid, flowing texture and pure golden glow. The bright color of the grass plays off the dark, rough shake of the house, the laciness of the Japanese maple behind it, and the large, thickly-textured leaves of the Rodgersia growing in the adjacent pot.
So true! Great articles in the Seattle Times today! I'm inspired thank you for sleuthing and sharing.
Posted by: Sylvia Matlock | August 21, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Too bad you don't have photos of jade plants.
Let me know if you want to know all about Jade plants as I have the largest jade plant in the world.
Chris aka the jadeMaster
growingjadeplant.com
Posted by: Chris | August 21, 2011 at 05:06 PM
It is great looking plant and one which will look good in my garden to add some more light color to specific areas. What sort of climate will be best for it. Where I live is sub-tropical. So not to cold in winter and the summers are quite mild, though humidity is a bit high at times.
Posted by: John | August 22, 2011 at 05:28 AM
Chartreuse, one of my favorite colors in the garden. You have an amazing yard. Thanks for all the inspiration. I miss gardening in the PNW. Moved to Dallas a year ago,a lot more challenges here. You think this plant will survive here? I in a pot on the north front porch?
Posted by: Kathy Abrashi | August 22, 2011 at 09:59 AM