Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Grass
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Japan
  
Types
Crystal Imperial , Double Delight , Elina , Precious Platinum
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
All sorts of environments
  
meadows, Riverbanks, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9 - 5
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Baby Pink, Black, Blue, Blue Violet, Creamy Yellow, Dark Blue, Deep Pink, Deep Red, Lavender, Light Yellow, Lilac, Not Available, Pale White, Pale Yellow, Purple, Red
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Purple
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Yellow, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Orange, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting
  
From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Water during dry weather
  
Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Consistently
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Adequately
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune grass to maintain level, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, dieback, Leaf rust, Powdery mildew, rose leaf-rolling sawfly
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
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
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, pollinators
  
Ants, Beetles, Caterpillar
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Beautification, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Provides ground cover, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
  
Acne, Aging, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
stalk
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Edible syrup, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
ROSA 'Americana'
  
HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'
  
Common Name
Americana Hybrid Tea Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
  
Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass
  
In Hindi
संकर चाय गुलाब
  
जापानी वन घास
  
In German
Teehybride
  
Japanische gras
  
In French
Hybride de thé
  
Forêt herbe japonaise
  
In Spanish
Híbrido de té
  
forestales hierba japonesa
  
In Greek
Hybrid tea rose
  
Ιαπωνικά γρασίδι δάσος
  
In Portuguese
Hybrid tea rose
  
floresta grama japonês
  
In Polish
Hybrid tea rose
  
Japoński las lato
  
In Latin
Hybrid tea rose
  
Forest gramina Italica
  
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
Not Available
  
Not Available