Hosta

Gayfeather

About Hosta and Gayfeather

Hosta

Gayfeather

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Origin

Asia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

7040

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Habitat

marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

9-1

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White, Purple, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Do Not over Water, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Balanced garden plant fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt

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, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Repellent, Used as a general tonic

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

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

LIATRIS spicata

Common Name

Hosta

Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather

In Hindi

Hosta

Gayfeather

In German

Hosta

Gayfeather

In French

Hosta

Gayfeather

In Spanish

Hosta

Gayfeather

In Greek

Hosta

Gayfeather

In Portuguese

Hosta

Gayfeather

In Polish

Hosta

Gayfeather

In Latin

strone

Gayfeather

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Asterales

Family

Liliaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Hosta

Liatris

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Eupatorieae

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

7051

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Gayfeather

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Gayfeather? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Gayfeather. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Gayfeather doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Gayfeather 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 Gayfeather and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Gayfeather

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

Hosta and Gayfeather Physical Information

Hosta and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Gayfeather are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green

Care of Hosta and Gayfeather

Care of Hosta and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.