Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
herbaceous annuals
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
hakone grass
Pelargonium
In German
Hakone Gras
Pelargonium
In French
Hakone herbe
pélargonium
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
pelargonium
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
pelargônio
In Polish
Hakone trawa
pelargonia
In Latin
Hakone herba
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Hakone Grass and Scented Geranium
Care of Hakone Grass and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.