Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
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Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
green hosta
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
green hosta
रजत बाबा
In German
Funkie
Silver Sage
In French
plantain lily
Silver Sage
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
silver Sage
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
lírio banana
silver Sage
In Polish
babki lilia
silver Sage
In Latin
plantago lilium
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Silver Sage
Season and care of Green Hosta and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Hosta and Silver Sage Physical Information
Green Hosta and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Silver Sage are as follows:
Care of Green Hosta and Silver Sage
Care of Green Hosta and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.