Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
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Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-10
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
green hosta
Crested Iris
In Hindi
green hosta
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Funkie
Crested Iris
In French
plantain lily
Crested Iris
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
Crested Iris
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Crested Iris
In Polish
babki lilia
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
plantago lilium
iubatum Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Crested Iris
Season and care of Green Hosta and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Hosta and Crested Iris Physical Information
Green Hosta and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Crested Iris are as follows:
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Green Hosta leaf color:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Green Hosta and Crested Iris
Care of Green Hosta and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris pruning is done 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.