Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
meadows, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, In Water
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Loosetrife
In Hindi
hakone grass
Loosetrife
In German
Hakone Gras
Loosetrife
In French
Hakone herbe
salicaire
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
loosetrife
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
loosetrife
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
loosetrife
In Polish
Hakone trawa
loosetrife
In Latin
Hakone herba
loosetrife
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Lythrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Loosestrife
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Loosestrife season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Loosestrife Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Loosestrife are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
- Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Loosestrife
Care of Hakone Grass and Loosestrife include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.