Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
North America
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Grass
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
hakone grass
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Hakone Gras
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Hakone herbe
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Hakone herba
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Hakone Grass and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Hakone Grass and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.