Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
it is a type of lily
Habitat
-
Bluffs, bottomlands, ditches, limestone outcrops, meadows, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Rodent, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
ZEPHYRANTHES atamasco
Common Name
Hosta
Atamasco Lily, Rain Lily
In Hindi
Hosta
वर्षा लिली
In German
Hosta
regen-Lilie
In French
Hosta
pluie Lily
In Spanish
Hosta
lirio de la lluvia
In Greek
Hosta
βροχή Lily
In Portuguese
Hosta
Lily chuva
In Polish
Hosta
deszcz Lily
In Latin
strone
Pluvia lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Rain Lily
Season and care of Hosta and Rain Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Rain Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rain Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rain Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rain Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Rain Lily Physical Information
Hosta and Rain Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Rain Lily height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Rain Lily are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Rain Lily flower color: White
- Rain Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Rain Lily
Care of Hosta and Rain Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rain Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rain Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.