Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Japan
Types
Not Available
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
hakone grass
In German
Kraut Robert
Hakone Gras
In French
herbe à Robert
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
hierba Hakone
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
erva robert
Hakone grama
In Polish
herb robert
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Robertus herba
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Geranium
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Herb Robert and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Herb Robert and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Herb Robert and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Herb Robert and Hakone Grass
Care of Herb Robert and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.