Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Asia
Types
-
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Temperate Regions
-
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
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 'Liberty'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Liberty Hosta
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Freiheit Hosta
In German
Silver Sage
Freiheit Hosta
In French
Silver Sage
liberté Hosta
In Spanish
silver Sage
Libertad Hosta
In Greek
Silver Sage
Liberty Hosta
In Portuguese
silver Sage
liberdade Hosta
In Polish
silver Sage
Liberty Hosta
In Latin
Argentum Sage
libertatem Hosta
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Liberty Hosta
Season and care of Silver Sage and Liberty Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Liberty Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Liberty Hosta Physical Information
Silver Sage and Liberty Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Liberty Hosta are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Care of Silver Sage and Liberty Hosta
Care of Silver Sage and Liberty Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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.