Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
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Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
green hosta
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
green hosta
sasanqua
In German
Funkie
sasanqua
In French
plantain lily
sasanqua
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
sasanqua
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
sasanqua
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Sasankya
In Polish
babki lilia
Sasankya
In Latin
plantago lilium
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Sasanqua
Season and care of Green Hosta and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Hosta and Sasanqua Physical Information
Green Hosta and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Sasanqua are as follows:
Care of Green Hosta and Sasanqua
Care of Green Hosta and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.