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About Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass


About Japanese Forest Grass and Prickly Rose


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub   
Grass   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Japan   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
gardens   
meadows, Riverbanks, Wet Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9 - 5   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
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
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
80.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
80.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Blue Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Purple   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Yellow, Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Orange, Yellow green, Orange Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green, Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Oblovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer   
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Wet Site   
Dry soil, Shallow soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
From Rhizomes   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering   
Keep ground moist   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Consistently   

In Winter
Average Water   
Adequately   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads   
Prune grass to maintain level, Prune if you want to improve plant shape   

Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer   
organic fertlizers   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Wet Site   
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Double   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Bugs   
Ants, Beetles, Caterpillar   

Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis   
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Ground Cover   

Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Provides ground cover, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems   
Acne, Aging, Laxative   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties   
Can be made into a herbal tea, Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Sometimes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier   
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Water Gardens   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rosa acicularis   
HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'   

Common Name
prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose   
Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass   

In Hindi
कांटेदार गुलाब   
जापानी वन घास   

In German
Nadel-Rose   
Japanische gras   

In French
rosier arctique   
Forêt herbe japonaise   

In Spanish
rosa espinosa   
forestales hierba japonesa   

In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο   
Ιαπωνικά γρασίδι δάσος   

In Portuguese
rosa espinhoso   
floresta grama japonês   

In Polish
kolczasta róża   
Japoński las lato   

In Latin
spinis rosa   
Forest gramina Italica   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Angiosperms   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Monocots   

Order
Rosales   
Poales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Rosa   
Hachanechloa   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Rosoideae   
Arundinariinae   

Number of Species
100   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass? We provide you with everything About Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass. Prickly Rose has thorns and Japanese Forest Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Prickly Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prickly Rose has allergic reactions like Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Japanese Forest Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass

Season and care of Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Japanese Forest Grass season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Japanese Forest Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Japanese Forest Grass is Acidic, Neutral.

Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass Physical Information

Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Japanese Forest Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass are as follows:

Care of Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass

Care of Prickly Rose and Japanese Forest Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Japanese Forest Grass pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Prickly Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Forest Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Adequately.

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