Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, 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
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Hosta
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Hosta
Treacleberry
In German
Hosta
Treacleberry
In French
Hosta
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Hosta
Treacleberry
In Greek
Hosta
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Hosta
Treacleberry
In Polish
Hosta
Treacleberry
In Latin
strone
Treacleberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Treacleberry
Season and care of Hosta and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Hosta and Treacleberry Physical Information
Hosta and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Treacleberry are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of Hosta and Treacleberry
Care of Hosta and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.