Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North America
Asia
Types
Grass
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
green hosta
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
green hosta
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Funkie
In French
Softstem Bulrush
plantain lily
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
lírio banana
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
babki lilia
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
plantago lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Hosta
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Green Hosta
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Green Hosta Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Green Hosta are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Green Hosta
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.