Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Papyrus
Habitat
-
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-11
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
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
dwarf papyrus
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
liberté Hosta
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
papiro enano
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
papiro anão
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
P. papyrus
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Hosta and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Liberty Hosta and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.