Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Hosta
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In German
Hosta
Zwetschgen
In French
Hosta
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Hosta
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Hosta
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Hosta
damson ameixa
In Polish
Hosta
mirabelki
In Latin
strone
damson plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hosta and Damson
Season and care of Hosta and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Damson Physical Information
Hosta and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Damson are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hosta and Damson
Care of Hosta and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.