Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
AMMI majus
Common Name
green hosta
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
green hosta
बिशप निराना
In German
Funkie
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
plantain lily
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
biznaga
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
lírio banana
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
babki lilia
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
plantago lilium
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Hosta
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Green Hosta and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Green Hosta and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Green Hosta and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Care of Green Hosta and Bishop's Weed
Care of Green Hosta and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.