Hosta

Ohio Buckeye

About Hosta and Ohio Buckeye

Hosta

Ohio Buckeye

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Asia

United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Aesculus glabra

Number of Varieties

701

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-83-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

7-1

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

3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm910.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Tan, Sienna

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Orange, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Culinary use

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

Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

AESCULUS glabra

Common Name

Hosta

Ohio Buckeye

In Hindi

Hosta

ओहियो बकेये

In German

Hosta

Ohio buckeye

In French

Hosta

marronnier de l'Ohio

In Spanish

Hosta

Ohio castaño de indias

In Greek

Hosta

Οχάιο Buckeye

In Portuguese

Hosta

Ohio Buckeye

In Polish

Hosta

Ohio kasztan

In Latin

strone

Ohio buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Sapindales

Family

Liliaceae

Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Hosta

Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

7019

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Ohio Buckeye

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

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Season and Care of Hosta and Ohio Buckeye

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

Hosta and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information

Hosta and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Hosta and Ohio Buckeye

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