Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
North America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
-
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
Chokecherry
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Chokecherry
In French
liberté Hosta
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
Chokecherry
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
Chokecherry
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
Chokecherry
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
chokecherry
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Chokecherry
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Hosta and Chokecherry Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Chokecherry are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Liberty Hosta and Chokecherry
Care of Liberty Hosta and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.