Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
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
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
green hosta
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
green hosta
Tree Mallow
In German
Funkie
Baum Mallow
In French
plantain lily
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
árbol de la malva
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Mallow
In Polish
babki lilia
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
plantago lilium
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Green Hosta and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Hosta and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Green Hosta and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Green Hosta leaf color:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Green Hosta and Tree Mallow
Care of Green Hosta and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.