Non-grass Plant (Hydrangea)
Hydrangea paniculata (Non-grass species) · Deciduous Shrub (Broadleaf)
Grass Family
Hydrangeaceae (Not Poaceae)
Grass Category
Ornamental Shrub (Misidentified as grass)
Variety / Cultivar
Likely 'Little Lime' or 'Limelight' Hydrangea
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3-8
About This Grass
This is not a grass. It is a woody perennial shrub with large, ovate, serrated green leaves and terminal panicles of flowers blooming in lime green to creamy white.
Blade Characteristics
Leaves are broad, ovate to elliptical, with serrated margins and prominent pinnate venation; not linear blades.
Root System
Spreading woody root system; non-rhizomatous in the turfgrass sense.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Native to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea)
Growth Habit
Woody upright shrub; mounding and branching
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; requires consistent moisture and well-drained soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Do not mow. Prune in late winter or early spring as it blooms on new wood.
Special Characteristics
Showy floral displays; attracts pollinators; distinctive color change from lime green to white/pink.
Ecological Information
Introduced ornamental; provides structure and nectar for insects; non-invasive in most North American regions.