Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
green hosta
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
green hosta
Pelargonium
In German
Funkie
Pelargonium
In French
plantain lily
pélargonium
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
pelargonium
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
lírio banana
pelargônio
In Polish
babki lilia
pelargonia
In Latin
plantago lilium
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Green Hosta and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Hosta and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Green Hosta and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Green Hosta leaf color:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Green Hosta and Scented Geranium
Care of Green Hosta and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.