Hosta

Cranesbill

About Hosta and Cranesbill

Hosta

Cranesbill

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Asia

Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

70100

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-85-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

8*1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Magenta, Black

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

GERANIUM subcaulescens

Common Name

Hosta

Cranesbill

In Hindi

Hosta

Hydrangea

In German

Hosta

Hortensie

In French

Hosta

Hortensia

In Spanish

Hosta

Hortensia

In Greek

Hosta

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Hosta

Hortênsia

In Polish

Hosta

Hortensja

In Latin

strone

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Family

Liliaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Hosta

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

70430

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Cranesbill

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Cranesbill? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Cranesbill. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Cranesbill doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Cranesbill has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hosta and Cranesbill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Cranesbill

Season and care of Hosta and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hosta and Cranesbill Physical Information

Hosta and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Cranesbill are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Hosta and Cranesbill

Care of Hosta and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.