Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
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Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
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Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
hakone grass
तोरी
In German
Hakone Gras
Zucchini
In French
Hakone herbe
Courgette
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
calabacín
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
abobrinha
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Kabaczek
In Latin
Hakone herba
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Zucchini
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Zucchini Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Zucchini are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Zucchini
Care of Hakone Grass and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.