Hosta

Leucojum

About Hosta and Leucojum

Hosta

Leucojum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Asia

Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Leucojum aestivum

Number of Varieties

705

0 40000

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Habitat

Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-8-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

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

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm7.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Strap shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Divison, Seedlings, Seperation

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Bulb fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

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

Ants, Bees, pollinators

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

strone

Leucojum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Liliales

Family

Liliaceae

Genus

Hosta

Leucojum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

702

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Leucojum

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

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Season and Care of Hosta and Leucojum

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

Hosta and Leucojum Physical Information

Hosta and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Leucojum are as follows:

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

Care of Hosta and Leucojum

Care of Hosta and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.