Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Habitat
-
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-4
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, 1a, 1b, 2a
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
LARIX laricina
Common Name
Hosta
Tamarack
In Spanish
Hosta
tamarack
In Portuguese
Hosta
Tamarack
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Hosta and Tamarack
Season and care of Hosta and Tamarack is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Tamarack Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarack season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Tamarack Physical Information
Hosta and Tamarack physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Tamarack are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
- Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Hosta and Tamarack
Care of Hosta and Tamarack include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.