Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia
Argentina, Chile
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
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Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
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Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Hosta
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Spanish
Hosta
boxberry
In Portuguese
Hosta
boxberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Boxberry
Season and care of Hosta and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Boxberry Physical Information
Hosta and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Boxberry are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Boxberry
Care of Hosta and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.