Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
25.00 cm
6.56 cm
Minimum Width
40.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
Hydrangea
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Hortensie
In French
liberté Hosta
Hortensia
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
Hortensia
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
Hortensja
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Liberty Hosta and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Chocolate-root
Care of Liberty Hosta and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.