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    • Photo of Hakonechloa macra Lemon Zest™ PP34999 foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    Buy Hakonechloa macra Lemon Zest™ PP34999

    Scientific Name: Hakonechloa macra 'Hakbri1'

    Also Known As

    • Hakonechloa macra 'Lemon Zest'
    • Hakonechloa macra 'Lemon Zest' (HakBri1)
    • Lemon Zest Japanese Forest Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 15"-18"
    • W: 20"-30"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9a

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    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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hakonechloa macra Lemon Zest is a shade-loving, Japanese forest grass with cascading foliage coloured bright chartreuse to lemon yellow with ivory white variegation. Plants will grow to 18 inches high and 24 inches wide. Brightens up low light and shady gardens and provides movement and gentle rustling sounds in the breeze. Use in mixed borders and containers, and as a mass-planted ground cover. Tolerant of urban pollution and black walnut. Deer resistant. Cultivar name: 'HakBri1'.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A highly textured, variegated yellow grass to brighten up the landscape. Watch its elegant foliage flutter in the wind.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Gardening facts about Hakonechloa macra Lemon Zest™ PP34999 plant

    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

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    Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

    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
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 16"-24"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata' foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Hakonechloa macra

    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
    Photo of Hakonechloa macra foliage by Avant Gardens
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