Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Asia
Types
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Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
green hosta
In Hindi
persian violet
green hosta
In German
persian violet
Funkie
In French
persian violet
plantain lily
In Spanish
Violeta persa
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
lírio banana
In Polish
Persian Violet
babki lilia
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
plantago lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Liliales
Family
Gentianaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Green Hosta
Season and care of Persian Violet and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Green Hosta Physical Information
Persian Violet and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Green Hosta are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Persian Violet and Green Hosta
Care of Persian Violet and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.