Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Mediterranean
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Artichoke
In Hindi
hakone grass
Artichoke
In German
Hakone Gras
Artischocke
In French
Hakone herbe
Artichaut
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Alcachofa
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Alcachofra
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Karczoch
In Latin
Hakone herba
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Artichoke
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Hakone Grass and Artichoke Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Artichoke are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Hakone Grass and Artichoke
Care of Hakone Grass and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.