Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Asia
Types
Deciduous, Evergreen
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
In Portuguese
Acacia
Hosta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Acacia and Hosta
Season and care of Acacia and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Hosta season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Hosta Physical Information
Acacia and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Hosta are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Acacia and Hosta
Care of Acacia and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.