Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Asia
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Grassland, moorlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
CAREX flacca
Common Name
Hosta
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
In German
Hosta
Blau-Segge
In French
Hosta
Bleu carex
In Spanish
Hosta
azul de la juncia
In Greek
Hosta
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Hosta
azul Sedge
In Polish
Hosta
niebieski turzyca
In Latin
strone
blue Sedge
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Hosta and Blue Sedge
Season and care of Hosta and Blue Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Blue Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Blue Sedge Physical Information
Hosta and Blue Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Blue Sedge are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
- Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Hosta and Blue Sedge
Care of Hosta and Blue Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Sedge 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 Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.