Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
-
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Squash
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
Squash
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Squash
In French
liberté Hosta
Squash
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
calabacín
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
σκουός
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
abóbora
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
kabaczek
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
cucurbita
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Squash
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Liberty Hosta and Squash Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Squash are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Squash
Care of Liberty Hosta and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.