Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass

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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.

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Pro Growers of New England, Inc

SKU:PGNE-42060

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Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass