Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
green hosta
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
green hosta
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Funkie
Crapemyrtle
In French
plantain lily
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
babki lilia
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
plantago lilium
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Hosta
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Green Hosta and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Hosta and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Green Hosta and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Care of Green Hosta and Crapemyrtle
Care of Green Hosta and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.