Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
Bearded Iris
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Schwertlilie
In French
liberté Hosta
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
bearded Iris
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
brodaty Iris
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
Volunt barbati Iris
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Hosta and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Bearded Iris
Care of Liberty Hosta and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.