Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Japan
Western Europe
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-6
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Light 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
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Frost, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
hakone grass
नवलकोल
In German
Hakone Gras
Kohlrabi
In French
Hakone herbe
Chou-rave
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Kalarepa
In Latin
Hakone herba
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Capparales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Hakone Grass and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Kohlrabi
Care of Hakone Grass and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.