Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 1
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
hakone grass
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Hakone Gras
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Hakone herbe
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Hakone herba
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Dame's Rocket
Care of Hakone Grass and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.