Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North America
Asia
Types
Grass
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
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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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
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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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
HOSTA 'Liberty'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Liberty Hosta
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Freiheit Hosta
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Freiheit Hosta
In French
Softstem Bulrush
liberté Hosta
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Libertad Hosta
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Liberty Hosta
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
liberdade Hosta
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Liberty Hosta
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
libertatem Hosta
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Hosta
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Liberty Hosta
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Liberty Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Liberty Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Liberty Hosta Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Liberty Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Liberty Hosta are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Liberty Hosta
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Liberty Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.