Hakonechloa macra 'Hakbri1' ~ Lemon Zest™ Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra 'Hakbri1' ~ Lemon Zest™ Japanese Forest GrassLemon Zest Japanese Forest Grass is a shade loving deciduous grass that forms dense cascading mounds of papery chartreuse foliage with lemon and ivory variegation. The summer yellow flower panicles are unnoticeable among the foliage. Grows best in part shade and moist well drained soil. Can grow in full shade in the Deep South, or in full sun if soils consistently moist. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1. 5' 2' Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness

Lemon Zest Japanese Forest Grass is a shade loving deciduous grass that forms dense cascading mounds of papery chartreuse foliage with lemon and ivory variegation.  The summer yellow flower panicles are unnoticeable among the foliage.  Grows best in part shade and moist well-drained soil.  Can grow in full shade in the Deep South, or in full sun if soils consistently moist.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant.  Mulch in winter, and trim to ground in late winter to early spring before new foliage comes in.  Leaves may scorch in full sun if moisture is not consistent. 

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Coral Bells, Hosta

IMAGE: Leonora Enking from West Sussex, England, Agave ocahui in Hakonechloa (14983578937), CC BY-SA 2.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.