Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
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
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Hippocastanoideae
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.