Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Asia
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Hosta
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Hosta
In German
peruanische Lilie
Hosta
In French
lis des Incas
Hosta
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Hosta
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Hosta
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Hosta
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Hosta
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Hosta
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Hosta? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Hosta. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Hosta doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian-Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria and Hosta has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peruvian-Lily and Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Hosta
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Hosta season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian-Lily and Hosta Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Hosta are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Hosta
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily 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.