Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
-
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Broccoli
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
ब्रोकली
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Brokkoli
In French
liberté Hosta
Brocoli
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
Brócoli
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
brócolis
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
brokuły
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
Brocoli
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Broccoli
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Liberty Hosta and Broccoli Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Broccoli are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Broccoli
Care of Liberty Hosta and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.