Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
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
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
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breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Hosta
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Hosta
बरमूडा घास
In German
Hosta
Bermuda Gras
In French
Hosta
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Portuguese
Hosta
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Hosta
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
strone
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Hosta and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Hosta and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Bermuda Grass flower color:
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Bermuda Grass
Care of Hosta and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.