{"product_id":"lime-zest-japanese-forest-grass","title":"Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShady borders and woodland edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer and patio plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright foliage color in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-of-border edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot, dry, full-sun sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast coverage or screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil that dries out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-scale mass plantings on a budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want bright foliage for shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou like a soft, arching mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can keep the soil evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour spot is hot and sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need quick size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil stays bone dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe glowing chartreuse mound brightens shade like few other grasses.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese forest grass is slow to establish, so start with the size you want.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery low upkeep; just keep it watered and cut back in late winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely bother ornamental grasses; the bladed foliage is not a favorite, though hungry deer may nip tender new growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts compact, tidy mound is ideal for edges, small beds, and pots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is a low foliage mound, not a screen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHakonechloa macra 'Lime Zest'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLime Zest Japanese Forest Grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5a-9b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Shade to Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounded, arching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (native to Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes; it is one of the best foliage grasses for part to full shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlowly; Japanese forest grass takes a couple of seasons to fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes; it is excellent in containers as long as it stays watered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"#1 \/ Single","offer_id":42778396557397,"sku":"PGNE-42060","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 \/ 6 pack","offer_id":42778397147221,"sku":"PGNE-42060-06","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 \/ 12 pack","offer_id":42778397179989,"sku":"PGNE-42060-12","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 \/ 24 pack","offer_id":42778397212757,"sku":"PGNE-42060-24","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/Briggs-Nursery-Hakonechloa-macra-HakBri2-Lime-Zest-Resize.jpg?v=1784896094","url":"https:\/\/www.progrowersne.com\/products\/lime-zest-japanese-forest-grass","provider":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}