Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Asia
Types
Aesculus glabra
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Hosta
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Hosta
In German
Ohio buckeye
Hosta
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Hosta
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Hosta
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Hosta
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Hosta
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Hosta
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Hosta
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Hosta Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Hosta are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Hosta
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.