Hosta

Ragged Robin

About Hosta and Ragged Robin

Hosta

Ragged Robin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Origin

Asia

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

7030

0 40000

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Habitat

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Clump-Forming

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm61.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Healthy tree

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

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

Bog Garden, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

Common Name

Hosta

Ragged Robin

In Hindi

Hosta

Ragged Robin

In German

Hosta

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

In French

Hosta

Ragged Robin

In Spanish

Hosta

petirrojo desigual

In Greek

Hosta

ragged Robin

In Portuguese

Hosta

Ragged Robin

In Polish

Hosta

Ragged Robin

In Latin

strone

Robin ragged

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Equisetopsida

Order

Asparagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Liliaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Hosta

Lychnis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

7060

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Ragged Robin

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

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Season and Care of Hosta and Ragged Robin

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

Hosta and Ragged Robin Physical Information

Hosta and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Ragged Robin are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green

Care of Hosta and Ragged Robin

Care of Hosta and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.