Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
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, H2, 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
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Spring
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
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Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Hosta
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Hosta
Perilla plant
In German
Hosta
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Hosta
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Hosta
planta de perilla
In Greek
Hosta
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Hosta
planta Perilla
In Polish
Hosta
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
strone
Perilla herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Perilla
Season and care of Hosta and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Perilla Physical Information
Hosta and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Perilla are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Hosta and Perilla
Care of Hosta and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.