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Scientific Name: Hakonechloa macra 'Hakbri1'
Also Known As
- Hakonechloa macra 'Lemon Zest'
- Hakonechloa macra 'Lemon Zest' (HakBri1)
- Lemon Zest Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra Lemon Zest™ PP34999 plant details
Hakonechloa macra 'Lemon Zest' (HakBri1) is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold foliage. In fall tan and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hakonechloa macra 'Lemon Zest' (HakBri1)
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: tan and yellow blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakonechloa macra 'Lemon Zest' (HakBri1)
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Conifer Kingdom
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How to Grow Hakonechloa macra Lemon Zest™ PP34999
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- gold
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- yellow
- tan
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hakonechloa for your garden
aka All Gold Hakone Grass, All Gold Japanese Forest Grass, All Gold Urahagusa, FOREST GRASS
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 15"-18"
Width: 24"-48"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze', Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kazi', Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Golden Hakone Grass, Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Golden Variegated Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 18"-36"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Hakonechloa macra 'Albo Variegata', Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-Striata', Hakonechloa macra 'Albostriata', Albo Striata Japanese Forest Grass, Albo Variegata Hakone Grass, Albo Variegata Japanese Forest Grass, Albo Variegata Urahagusa, Albo-striata Japanese Forest Grass, White Striped Hakone Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass, Urahagusa
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture
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