Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular 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
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, 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
-
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
green hosta
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
green hosta
Savoy Cabbage
In French
plantain lily
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
col de col rizada
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
babki lilia
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
plantago lilium
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Green Hosta and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Green Hosta and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Green Hosta and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Green Hosta leaf color:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Green Hosta and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Green Hosta and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.