Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern United States
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong to ablanceolate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Sourwood
In Hindi
hakone grass
Sourwood
In German
Hakone Gras
Sourwood
In French
Hakone herbe
Sourwood
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Sourwood
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Sourwood
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Sourwood
In Latin
Hakone herba
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Hakonechloa
Oxydendrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Sourwood
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Hakone Grass and Sourwood Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Sourwood are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Sourwood
Care of Hakone Grass and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.