Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
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Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
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Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
Iris germanica
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
German Iris
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
German Iris
In German
Freiheit Hosta
German Iris
In French
liberté Hosta
German Iris
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
German Iris
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
German Iris
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
German Iris
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
German Iris
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
German Iris
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and German Iris
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Hosta and German Iris Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and German Iris are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and German Iris
Care of Liberty Hosta and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.