Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
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
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
green hosta
Thai Basil
In Hindi
green hosta
Hydrangea
In German
Funkie
Hortensie
In French
plantain lily
Hortensia
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
Hortensia
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Hortênsia
In Polish
babki lilia
Hortensja
In Latin
plantago lilium
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
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Season and Care of Green Hosta and Thai Basil
Season and care of Green Hosta and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Green Hosta and Thai Basil Physical Information
Green Hosta and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Thai Basil are as follows:
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Green Hosta leaf color:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Green Hosta and Thai Basil
Care of Green Hosta and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.