Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
12-15
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
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Hosta
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
Hosta
Moonflower
In Portuguese
Hosta
Monet
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Liliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Moonflower
Season and care of Hosta and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Moonflower Physical Information
Hosta and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Moonflower are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Moonflower
Care of Hosta and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.