Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
25.00 cm
15.20 cm
Minimum Width
40.00 cm
15.20 cm
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Thai Basil
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
Hydrangea
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Hortensie
In French
liberté Hosta
Hortensia
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
Hortensia
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
Hortensja
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Thai Basil
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Liberty Hosta and Thai Basil Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Thai Basil are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Liberty Hosta and Thai Basil
Care of Liberty Hosta and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.