Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada, Mexico
Asia
Types
-
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Maianthemum racemosum
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
Hosta
In Hindi
Treacleberry
Hosta
In German
Treacleberry
Hosta
In French
Treacleberry
Hosta
In Spanish
Treacleberry
Hosta
In Greek
Treacleberry
Hosta
In Portuguese
Treacleberry
Hosta
In Polish
Treacleberry
Hosta
In Latin
Treacleberry
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Treacleberry and Hosta
Season and care of Treacleberry and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Treacleberry and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Treacleberry is Loam and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Treacleberry is Acidic and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Treacleberry and Hosta Physical Information
Treacleberry and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Treacleberry and Hosta are as follows:
Care of Treacleberry and Hosta
Care of Treacleberry and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.