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Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass
Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass
$24.00
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| 1–5 | — | $24.00 ea |
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| 6-11 | 10% off | $21.60 ea |
| 12-23 | 20% off | $19.20 ea |
| 24+ | 25% off | $18.00 ea |
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Hakonechloa macra 'Lime Zest'
Choose Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass for a bright, mounding grass that lights up shade. Its arching chartreuse blades cascade in neat mounds, perfect for shady borders, edges, and containers. The tradeoff: it is a slow-growing shade grass, so it needs patience and even moisture rather than hot, dry sun.
Buy This If
- You want bright foliage for shade.
- You like a soft, arching mound.
- You can keep the soil evenly moist.
Skip This If
- Your spot is hot and sunny.
- You need quick size.
- Your soil stays bone dry.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The glowing chartreuse mound brightens shade like few other grasses. |
| Growth Rate | B- | Japanese forest grass is slow to establish, so start with the size you want. |
| Maintenance | A- | Very low upkeep; just keep it watered and cut back in late winter. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother ornamental grasses; the bladed foliage is not a favorite, though hungry deer may nip tender new growth. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | Its compact, tidy mound is ideal for edges, small beds, and pots. |
| Screening Value | D | It is a low foliage mound, not a screen. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Lime Zest for shady spots that need a lift of color, in beds or containers. Give it consistent moisture and part to full shade, and be patient the first year while it settles in.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Hakonechloa macra 'Lime Zest' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass |
| Mature Height | 12-18 in |
| Mature Width | 18-24 in |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 18 in |
| Sun | Part Shade to Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Mounded, arching |
| Evergreen | No |
| Native | No (native to Japan) |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it grow in shade?
Yes; it is one of the best foliage grasses for part to full shade.
How fast does it spread?
Slowly; Japanese forest grass takes a couple of seasons to fill in.
Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes; it is excellent in containers as long as it stays watered.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-42060
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