Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Mediterranean
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Lavender
In Hindi
hakone grass
Lavender
In German
Hakone Gras
Lavendel
In French
Hakone herbe
Lavande
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Lavanda
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Lavanda
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Lawenda
In Latin
Hakone herba
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Hakonechloa
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Lavender
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Lavender Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Lavender are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Lavender
Care of Hakone Grass and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.