Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Juglans nigra
Habitat
-
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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, 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
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Hosta
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Hosta
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Hosta
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Hosta
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Hosta
nogal negro
In Greek
Hosta
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Hosta
nogueira preta
In Polish
Hosta
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
strone
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Juglandales
Family
Liliaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Hosta and Black Walnut
Season and care of Hosta and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Black Walnut Physical Information
Hosta and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Black Walnut are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Black Walnut
Care of Hosta and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.