Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
North America
Asia
Types
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Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
green hosta
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
green hosta
In German
fall phlox
Funkie
In French
Fall Phlox
plantain lily
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Fall Phlox
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
lírio banana
In Polish
Fall Phlox
babki lilia
In Latin
Phlox cadent
plantago lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Green Hosta
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Green Hosta season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fall Phlox and Green Hosta Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Green Hosta are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Fall Phlox and Green Hosta
Care of Fall Phlox and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.