HakBri2 Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'HakBri2' Lime Zest™) Unavailable

HakBri2 Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra 'HakBri2' Lime Zest™

Japanese Forest Grass

Currently unavailable

Liime Zest is a graceful, shade-loving ornamental grass valued for its bright, arching foliage and colorful stems. Ideal for lighting up dark corners or front-of-border pathways. Low maintenance; cut back old, dead foliage in early spring before new shoots appear.

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Plant facts

Mature height12-18"
Mature spread24"
Growth rateModerate
SunPart Sun (3-6 hours)
WaterModerate
USDA hardiness zone5
Foliage colorVariegated-White

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Quick answers

How big does HakBri2 Japanese Forest Grass get?

About 12-18" tall and 24" wide at maturity.

How much sun does HakBri2 Japanese Forest Grass need?

Part Sun (3-6 hours).

How much water does HakBri2 Japanese Forest Grass need?

Moderate water use.

Will HakBri2 Japanese Forest Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?

It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.

Is HakBri2 Japanese Forest Grass deer resistant?

Yes, deer usually leave it alone.

Where can I buy HakBri2 Japanese Forest Grass in Utah?

Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.

Can landscape contractors buy HakBri2 Japanese Forest Grass wholesale?

Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.

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