Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-9
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
green hosta
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
green hosta
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Funkie
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
plantain lily
Millefeuille
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
La milenrama
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
lírio banana
milefólio
In Polish
babki lilia
krwawnika
In Latin
plantago lilium
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Yarrow
Season and care of Green Hosta and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Green Hosta and Yarrow Physical Information
Green Hosta and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Yarrow are as follows:
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Green Hosta leaf color:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Green Hosta and Yarrow
Care of Green Hosta and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.