Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
meadows, Riverbanks, Wet Woods
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Orange, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
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
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
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
Prune grass to maintain level, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Not Available
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Beetles, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Provides ground cover, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Acne, Aging, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Can be made into a herbal tea, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
जापानी वन घास
In German
Kraut Robert
Japanische gras
In French
herbe à Robert
Forêt herbe japonaise
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
forestales hierba japonesa
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Ιαπωνικά γρασίδι δάσος
In Portuguese
erva robert
floresta grama japonês
In Polish
herb robert
Japoński las lato
In Latin
Robertus herba
Forest gramina Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Geranium
Hachanechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arundinariinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Japanese Forest Grass
Season and care of Herb Robert and Japanese Forest Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Japanese Forest Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Forest Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Forest Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Forest Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Herb Robert and Japanese Forest Grass Physical Information
Herb Robert and Japanese Forest Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Japanese Forest Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Japanese Forest Grass are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Japanese Forest Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Japanese Forest Grass leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Herb Robert and Japanese Forest Grass
Care of Herb Robert and Japanese Forest Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Forest Grass pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Forest Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Adequately.