Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Grafting, root cutting, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Diospyros virginiana
Common Name
Hosta
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
In Hindi
Hosta
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
In German
Hosta
amerikanische persimmon
In French
Hosta
Diospyros virginiana
In Spanish
Hosta
Diospyros virginiana
In Greek
Hosta
American λωτός
In Portuguese
Hosta
Caqui americano
In Polish
Hosta
Amerykański persimmon
In Latin
strone
Diospyros virginiana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Liliaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and American persimmon
Season and care of Hosta and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American persimmon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and American persimmon Physical Information
Hosta and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and American persimmon are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- American persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and American persimmon
Care of Hosta and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.