Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia
South America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
ARACHIS hypogaea
In French
Hosta
Cacahuète
In Greek
Hosta
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Hosta
Amendoim
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Peanut
Season and care of Hosta and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Hosta and Peanut Physical Information
Hosta and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Peanut are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Hosta and Peanut
Care of Hosta and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.