Japanese Forest Grass or Hakone Grass makes a bright statement as a graceful, colorful groundcover for shady areas. Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold' has sword-shaped, golden to chartreuse leaves that form graceful clumps and have the appearance of miniature bamboo. 'All Gold' reaches 20 inches high and makes impressive clumps, given time. It is a slow to moderate grower and plays well with its neighbors in the garden. Perfect in areas where it cascades down slopes or rocks or as an accent plant. Great in containers, too.