Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Asia
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Hosta
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Hosta
In German
Delicata Squash
Hosta
In French
Delicata Squash
Hosta
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Hosta
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Hosta
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Hosta
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Hosta
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
strone
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Hosta
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Hosta season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Hosta Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Hosta are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Hosta
Care of Delicata Squash and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.