Hosta

Verbena

About Hosta and Verbena

Hosta

Verbena

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Flowering Plants

Origin

Asia

America, Europe

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Number of Varieties

7050

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-83-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm6.56 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm10.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

Purpletop Vervain

Common Name

Hosta

Verbena

In Hindi

Hosta

verbena

In German

Hosta

Eisenkraut

In French

Hosta

verveine

In Spanish

Hosta

Verbena

In Greek

Hosta

λουίζα

In Portuguese

Hosta

verbena

In Polish

Hosta

werbena

In Latin

strone

Grindelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Lamiales

Family

Liliaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Hosta

Verbena

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

70250

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Properties of Hosta and Verbena

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Verbena? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Verbena. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Verbena has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hosta and Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Verbena

Season and care of Hosta and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Hosta and Verbena Physical Information

Hosta and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Verbena are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Hosta and Verbena

Care of Hosta and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.