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Golden Japanese Forest Grass

A graceful, colorful groundcover for shady areas. Slender stems hold bright yellow foliage with thin green stripes having the effect of a tiny bamboo. Great in containers. Perennial Plant of the Year for 2009. Deciduous. Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

Partial Sun

Moderate

Height
2 feet or less

Spread
1—2 feet

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