Hosta

Mizuna

About Hosta and Mizuna

Hosta

Mizuna

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Asia

Europe, Asia

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus

Number of Varieties

7013

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Habitat

Humid climates, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-84-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

9-3

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, 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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Brown, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Green, Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Light Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval Cordate

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

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Aphids, Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

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

Genus

Hosta

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

703

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Mizuna

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

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Season and Care of Hosta and Mizuna

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

Hosta and Mizuna Physical Information

Hosta and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Mizuna are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Hosta and Mizuna

Care of Hosta and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.