Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass Hakonechloa macra HakBri2 Starter Plant - Bare Root, 7 Inch

About This Plant

Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'HakBri2') is a deciduous ornamental perennial grass valued for its cascading foliage. It features lime green leaves with creamy white and green stripes and magenta-to-plum stems, creating a fountain-like display in shade gardens.

What You Will Receive

1 live Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass starter plant, approximately 7 inches tall. The plant is shipped as a bare-root starter, without a nursery pot, and is healthy and rooted. Tray-grown starter plants are shipped without a nursery pot and should be potted and grown in a protected area for 6–12 months before transplanting.

• 1 live Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass starter plant
• Height: approximately 7 inches
• Shipped without nursery pot (tray-grown starter)
• Healthy, rooted starter plant
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

Common Name: Lime Zest Japanese Forest Grass
Botanical Name: Hakonechloa macra 'HakBri2'
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental perennial grass
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full shade to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 1–2 feet
Mature Width: 1–2 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Upon arrival, pot the starter plant in a high-quality, well-draining potting mix and keep in a shaded, protected location. Maintain consistent moisture during establishment. Once established, transplant to a partially or fully shaded garden location for optimal color and cascading habit.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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