Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Asia
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
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
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
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Greek Juniper
green hosta
In Hindi
Aaraar
green hosta
In German
Wacholder
Funkie
In French
Genévrier
plantain lily
In Spanish
Juniperus
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Greek Juniper
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
lírio banana
In Polish
Juniperus
babki lilia
In Latin
Juniperus
plantago lilium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Juniper and Green Hosta
Season and care of Juniper and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and Green Hosta Physical Information
Juniper and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Green Hosta are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Juniper and Green Hosta
Care of Juniper and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.