Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
lucky clover is a type of clover
Habitat
-
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Prevent weeds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
OXALIS tetraphylla
Common Name
Hosta
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Hosta
Lucky Clover
In German
Hosta
Glücksklee
In French
Hosta
trèfle porte-bonheur
In Spanish
Hosta
trébol de la suerte
In Greek
Hosta
τυχερό τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Hosta
trevo da sorte
In Polish
Hosta
lucky koniczyny
In Latin
strone
felix Trifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Agavoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Lucky Clover
Season and care of Hosta and Lucky Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Lucky Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lucky Clover season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Lucky Clover Physical Information
Hosta and Lucky Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Lucky Clover are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
- Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Care of Hosta and Lucky Clover
Care of Hosta and Lucky Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lucky Clover 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 Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.