Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Mexico, Central America
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
AGERATUM houstonianum
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
hakone grass
Blue Mink
Plant
In German
Hakone Gras
Blue Mink
Pflanze
In French
Hakone herbe
Bleu Mink
Plante
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
azul Mink
Planta
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
azul Mink
Plantar
In Polish
Hakone trawa
niebieski Mink
Roślina
In Latin
Hakone herba
blue Mink
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Ageratum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Blue Mink
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Blue Mink is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Blue Mink Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Blue Mink Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Blue Mink physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Blue Mink are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Blue Mink
Care of Hakone Grass and Blue Mink include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Blue Mink 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 Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.