Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
-
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-11
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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 or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Hosta
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Hosta
Texas Madrone
In German
Hosta
Texas Madrone
In French
Hosta
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Hosta
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Hosta
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Hosta
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Hosta
Texas Madrone
In Latin
strone
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Hosta and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Hosta and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Hosta and Texas Madrone
Care of Hosta and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.