Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Asia
Types
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Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-8
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
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light 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
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
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.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Hosta
In Hindi
persian violet
Hosta
In German
persian violet
Hosta
In French
persian violet
Hosta
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Hosta
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Hosta
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Hosta
In Polish
Persian Violet
Hosta
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
strone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Gentianaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Hosta
Season and care of Persian Violet and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Hosta Physical Information
Persian Violet and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Hosta are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Hosta
Care of Persian Violet and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.