Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Origin
Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
  
9-5
  
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
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
  
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Sword-like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Root Plants
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Basketary, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
  
IRIS 'Apollo'
  
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
  
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
  
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
  
Dutch Iris
  
In German
Freiheit Hosta
  
Dutch Iris
  
In French
liberté Hosta
  
Dutch Iris
  
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
  
Dutch Iris
  
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
  
Dutch Iris
  
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
  
Dutch Iris
  
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
  
Dutch Iris
  
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
  
Dutch Iris
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Hosta
  
Iris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Irideae
  
Subfamily
Agavoideae
  
Iridoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Hosta and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color: Not Available
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Dutch Iris
Care of Liberty Hosta and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.