Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
India, Nepal
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
it is a type of ginger
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root bark
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
hakone grass
पीले अदरक
In German
Hakone Gras
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Hakone herbe
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Hakone trawa
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Hakone herba
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Cyperales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Hakone Grass and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Yellow Ginger
Care of Hakone Grass and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.