Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Asia
South America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
-
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Peppertree
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
Peppertree
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Peppertree
In French
liberté Hosta
Peppertree
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
peppertree
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
Peppertree
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
Peppertree
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
Peppertree
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
Peppertree
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Peppertree
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Hosta and Peppertree Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Peppertree are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Peppertree
Care of Liberty Hosta and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.