Liberty Hosta

Silverthorn

About Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn

Liberty Hosta

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Asia

China, Japan

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

105

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well 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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Liberty'

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Liberty Hosta

Silverthorn

In Hindi

Freiheit Hosta

Silverthorn

In German

Freiheit Hosta

Silverthorn

In French

liberté Hosta

Silverthorn

In Spanish

Libertad Hosta

Silverthorn

In Greek

Liberty Hosta

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

liberdade Hosta

Silverthorn

In Polish

Liberty Hosta

Silverthorn

In Latin

libertatem Hosta

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Rhamnales

Family

Liliaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Hosta

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

7070

1 27800

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Properties of Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn. Liberty Hosta doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Liberty Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Liberty Hosta has allergic reactions like and Silverthorn has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn

Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn Physical Information

Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn are as follows:

Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn

Care of Liberty Hosta and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.