Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Salix discolor, Salix caprea, Salix chaenomeloides
Habitat
-
Deciduous forests, ditches, Roadsides, secondary forest, Swamps
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
SALIX caprea
Common Name
Hosta
Goat Willow, Great Sallow, Pussy Willow
In Hindi
Hosta
pussy willow
In German
Hosta
Pussyweide
In French
Hosta
pussy willow
In Spanish
Hosta
cola de gato
In Greek
Hosta
ιτέα έχουσα ιούλους κατά το έαρ
In Portuguese
Hosta
salgueiro
In Polish
Hosta
Pussy Willow
In Latin
strone
pussy salices
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Pussy Willow
Season and care of Hosta and Pussy Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Pussy Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pussy Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pussy Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Pussy Willow Physical Information
Hosta and Pussy Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pussy Willow height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Pussy Willow are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
- Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Pussy Willow
Care of Hosta and Pussy Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pussy Willow 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 Pussy Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.