Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
green hosta
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
green hosta
In French
Savoy Cabbage
plantain lily
In Spanish
col de col rizada
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
lírio banana
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
babki lilia
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
plantago lilium
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Green Hosta
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Green Hosta Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Green Hosta are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Green Hosta
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Savoy Cabbage 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.