Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Asafoetida
In Hindi
hakone grass
हींग
In German
Hakone Gras
asafoetida
In French
Hakone herbe
Asafoetida
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Asa fétida
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Asafoetida
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Asafoetida
In Latin
Hakone herba
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Asafoetida
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Asafoetida Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Asafoetida are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Asafoetida
Care of Hakone Grass and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.