Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Asia
Types
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Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
HOSTA 'Liberty'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Liberty Hosta
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Freiheit Hosta
In German
QUICKSTICK
Freiheit Hosta
In French
QUICKSTICK
liberté Hosta
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Libertad Hosta
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Liberty Hosta
In Portuguese
QuickStick
liberdade Hosta
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Liberty Hosta
In Latin
Quickstick
libertatem Hosta
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Liberty Hosta
Season and care of Quickstick and Liberty Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Liberty Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Liberty Hosta season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Liberty Hosta Physical Information
Quickstick and Liberty Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Liberty Hosta are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Care of Quickstick and Liberty Hosta
Care of Quickstick and Liberty Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.