Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
Central America
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Ornamental
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
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, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
green hosta
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
green hosta
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Funkie
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
plantain lily
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
lírio banana
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
babki lilia
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
plantago lilium
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Green Hosta and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Green Hosta and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Green Hosta and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Care of Green Hosta and Globe Amaranth
Care of Green Hosta and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.