Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
-
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
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
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Hosta
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Hosta
सागर अंगूर
In German
Hosta
Sea Grape
In French
Hosta
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Hosta
Sea Grape
In Greek
Hosta
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Hosta
Sea Grape
In Polish
Hosta
Sea Grape
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Sea Grape
Season and care of Hosta and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Sea Grape Physical Information
Hosta and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Sea Grape are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Hosta and Sea Grape
Care of Hosta and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.