Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Asia
Types
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Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
green hosta
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
green hosta
In German
Silver Sage
Funkie
In French
Silver Sage
plantain lily
In Spanish
silver Sage
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Silver Sage
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
silver Sage
lírio banana
In Polish
silver Sage
babki lilia
In Latin
Argentum Sage
plantago lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Green Hosta
Season and care of Silver Sage and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Green Hosta Physical Information
Silver Sage and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Green Hosta are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Silver Sage and Green Hosta
Care of Silver Sage and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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.