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All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

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$27.99
This product does not ship to: Idaho, Utah
  • USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
  • Height 9-14 Inches Tall
  • Spread 1.5-2 Feet Wide
  • Light Requirement is Full Shade to Partial Shade

This grass is going to bring excitement and color to your yard and containers! It is a completely gold grass that shimmers in the shade. It slowly spreads through rhizomes and grows heartily and provides interest in the fall. Its cascading blades that arch make for an impressive plant.

It's all about the foliage with this one. It is bright gold and cascades in mounds of slim, arching blades that can appear chartreuse in the shade. In the sun, this one is pure gold. Throughout the fall it turns into a blush pink. Come winter, it turns tan before dying back. In late summer you will find petite red-brown blooms popping up if you look closely. It is also not bothered by deer. The All Gold Japanese Forest Grass spreads slowly but can reach a spread of eighteen to twenty-four inches with a height of nine to fourteen inches. You will find it is a great addition to containers. Use for mass planting, as a focal point, border plant, or edging planting.

All Gold Japanese Forest Grass Care

The All Gold Japanese Forest Grass does best when planting in shade to part shade. A rich soil that is loamy is best for this one. Soil should be well drained and moist. It won’t tolerate clay soils, extremely dry soils, or soils that aren’t well drained. Ph levels can range from acidic to neutral. Mulching around the base in the winter will be beneficial. In the spring remove mulch and cut back foliage. The All Gold Japanese Forest Grass spreads slowly through rhizomes and won’t need to be divided for many years. Water needs are average.

All Gold Japanese Forest Grass Spacing

To space your All Gold Japanese Forest Grass plant it eighteen to twenty-four inches, center on center. Proper spacing when planting as a border plant, using for mass planting, or around other plants, will ensure you plant has room to spread and grow.

All Gold Japanese Forest Grass Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Flower Color(s): Tan
Bloom Period: Summer to Fall
Foliage Color(s): Yellow
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade
Height Class: Short
Height: 9-14 Inches
Spread: 1.5-2 Feet
Spacing: 1.5-2 Feet
Habit: Mounding Trailing
Watering: Average
Drought Tolerant: No
Resists: Deer
Features: Fall Interest; Foliage Interest
Scientific Name: All Gold' Hakonechloa macra
Common Name: All Gold Japanese Forest Grass
Other Name(s): Japanese Hakone Grass; Ornamental Grass
Brand: Proven Selections
SKU:
HAKAGQT

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

4 Reviews - All Gold Japanese Forest Grass Show Reviews

  • 5
    Healthy plants doing great so...

    Posted by Melissa Adkison on Apr 21, 2023

    Healthy plants doing great so far

  • 5
    Great first...

    Posted by Karen Butler on Oct 13, 2022

    I recently ordered an All Gold Japanese Forest Grass plant. The packaging was superior! I've never seen anything like it. The plant was healthy and beautiful, and it is acclimating so well. Highly recommend Plant Addicts.

  • 3
    Gold Japanese Forest...

    Posted by Meredith D Smith on Sep 25, 2022

    one of 3 plants came foliage down in pot. I planted it anyway so time will tell.

  • 5
    cool grass

    Posted by Customer123 on Mar 26, 2019

    looks great!