Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
-
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Hosta
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Hosta
Aubergine
In French
Hosta
Aubergine
In Spanish
Hosta
Berenjena
In Portuguese
Hosta
Berinjela
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Eggplant
Season and care of Hosta and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Hosta and Eggplant Physical Information
Hosta and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Eggplant are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Eggplant
Care of Hosta and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.