Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
-
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light 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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
Tabernaemontana
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Tabernaemontana
In French
liberté Hosta
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
Tabernaemontana
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Hosta
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Liberty Hosta and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Crape Jasmine
Care of Liberty Hosta and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.