Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
hakone grass
शतावर
In German
Hakone Gras
Gemüsespargel
In French
Hakone herbe
Asperge
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Asparagus
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Asparagus
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Hakone herba
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Genus
Hakonechloa
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Asparagus
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Asparagus Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Asparagus are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Asparagus
Care of Hakone Grass and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.