Golden Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola') is living proof that great things come to those who wait. This medium-sized ornamental grass takes a few years to reach its mature size, but your landscape will be adorned with the most gorgeous sprays of variegated chartreuse leaves when it does. Plant Golden Japanese Forest Grass 'Aureola' in the shade where the variegated leaves will be more prominent, or place it in the sun where it will take on bright yellow hues. Either way, this versatile beauty makes a noteworthy accent plant wherever you decide it should go.