Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Moist Soils, River side, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Deer resistant, Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
None
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Traditional medicine, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
IMPERATA cylindrica
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Japanese Blood Grass
In Hindi
regal geranium
Japanese Blood Grass
In German
Regal Geranie
Japanische Blut Grass
In French
geranium royale
Herbe de sang japonais
In Spanish
geranio regia
Hierba de sangre japonesa
In Greek
regal geranium
Ιαπωνικά Grass αίματος
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
Grama sangue japonês
In Polish
regal geranium
Japoński Krew Trawa
In Latin
regal geranium
Sanguinem Italica Grass
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Imperata
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Unknown
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Japanese Blood Grass
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Japanese Blood Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Japanese Blood Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Blood Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Japanese Blood Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blood Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Regal Geranium and Japanese Blood Grass Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Japanese Blood Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Blood Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Japanese Blood Grass are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Blood Grass flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Blood Grass leaf color: Light Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Japanese Blood Grass
Care of Regal Geranium and Japanese Blood Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Blood Grass pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blood Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.