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2009 Perennial Plant Symposium Program
The 27th Perennial Plant Symposium - 2009, presented by the Perennial
Plant Association, will be hosted in St. Louis,...
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Potpourri of Perennials - Plants, Designs & Arrangements
A special design seminar is offered by the Perennial Plant Association.
This program has been designed for the benefit...
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Gardens of East Central Europe Tour
The 7th Perennial Plant Association tour to Europe is August 24 -
September 6. The tour will commence in Berlin, Germany...
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2009 PPA Marketing Product Catalog
The 2009 PPA Marketing Product Catalog contains point of purchase
materials created by the Perennial Plant Association....
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See Your Company's Name in Lights as a Symposium Sponsor
Your company has the opportunity to support an educational organization
devoted to improving the green perennial industry...
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Reserve Your Symposium Trade Show Booth Today
Be sure to send in your trade show booth registration early to ensure
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get the best spot possible for your company's...
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The Perennial Plant Association Speakers Bureau provides a convenient location for meeting planners for trade association and university sponsored events, garden clubs, or other green industry programs to find a speaker(s) to meet their program and budget requirements.
Programs include all areas of perennials including perennial plants, perennial design, and maintenance of perennials. Please contact the speakers directly for further information. |
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2009 Perennial Plant of the Year
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola'
The Perennial Plant Association has awarded the title of Perennial Plant of the Year® to Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola' . This ornamental grass is a member of the Poaceae family. The species is native to Honshu Island, Japan. The genus derives its name from Hakon , a region in Japan, and chloa , the Greek word for grass. Individual blades are 1/2” wide and bright yellow color with very thin green stripes. In the cooler days of autumn the golden foliage becomes tinged with shades of pink and red. Hakonechloa is used mainly for its golden foliage, although it does produce tiny, inconspicuous flower spikes from late summer through mid autumn.
- Hardiness – USDA Zones 5-8
- Size – 12-18 inches tall, 18-24 inches wide
- Light – P artial shade is optimum i n hot climates, more sun is suitable in cooler areas
- Soil – Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Uses - This long-season ornamental grass may be used as a ground cover, a border-front specimen, a mass planting, or in a patio container.
- Unique Qualities – The plant offers vivid highlights in shaded areas or in evening gardens. This grass is also noted for its movement in breezes, offering a cascading or an undulating behavior.
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Perennial Plant of the Year - How Is It Chosen?
From time to time we receive the question, "How is the Perennial Plant of the Year selected?" The selection process is quite simple – PPA members vote for the POY. In addition to their vote, each member nominates plants for future consideration. The Perennial Plant of...
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