Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Asia
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Terrestrial
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
green hosta
In Hindi
Gomphrena
green hosta
In German
Gomphrena
Funkie
In French
Gomphrena
plantain lily
In Spanish
Gomphrena
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Gomphrena
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
lírio banana
In Polish
Gomphrena
babki lilia
In Latin
Gomphrena
plantago lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Green Hosta
Season and care of Gomphrena and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gomphrena and Green Hosta Physical Information
Gomphrena and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Green Hosta are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Gomphrena and Green Hosta
Care of Gomphrena and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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.