Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
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
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Hosta
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
Hosta
foxtail pine
In German
Hosta
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Hosta
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Hosta
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Hosta
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Hosta
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Hosta
włośnica sosny
In Latin
strone
panicum pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Agavoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Hosta and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Hosta and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Foxtail pine
Care of Hosta and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.