Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Perennial
Habitat
-
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Hosta
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Hosta
African Iris
In German
Hosta
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Hosta
African Iris
In Spanish
Hosta
Iris africano
In Greek
Hosta
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Hosta
Iris africano
In Polish
Hosta
Afryki Iris
In Latin
strone
African Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and African Iris
Season and care of Hosta and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and African Iris Physical Information
Hosta and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hosta and African Iris are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hosta and African Iris
Care of Hosta and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.