Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Japan
Not Available
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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
Not Available
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
POTENTILLA
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Potentilla
In Hindi
hakone grass
Potentilla plant
In German
Hakone Gras
Potentilla Pflanze
In French
Hakone herbe
plante Potentilla
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
planta Potentilla
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
φυτό potentilla
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
planta Potentilla
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Potentilla roślin
In Latin
Hakone herba
Potentilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Hakonechloa
Potentilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Potentilla
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Potentilla is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Potentilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Potentilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Potentilla is Well drained while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Potentilla Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Potentilla physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Potentilla are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Potentilla
Care of Hakone Grass and Potentilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.