Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Cultivated Beds, Sandy areas, Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Bumblebees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Chewing
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
PENSTEMON grandiflorus 'Prairie Snow'
Common Name
Hosta
Large Beardtongue, Prairie Snow Beardtongue
In Hindi
Hosta
Large Beardtongue
In German
Hosta
Large Beardtongue
In French
Hosta
Large Beardtongue
In Spanish
Hosta
Large Beardtongue
In Greek
Hosta
Large Beardtongue
In Portuguese
Hosta
Large Beardtongue
In Polish
Hosta
Large Beardtongue
In Latin
strone
Large Beardtongue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Large Beardtongue
Season and care of Hosta and Large Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Large Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Large Beardtongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Large Beardtongue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Large Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Large Beardtongue Physical Information
Hosta and Large Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Large Beardtongue height is 50.80 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Large Beardtongue are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Large Beardtongue flower color: White
- Large Beardtongue leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Hosta and Large Beardtongue
Care of Hosta and Large Beardtongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Large Beardtongue 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 Large Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.