What is the name for a hosta?
plantain lily
hosta, (genus Hosta), also called plantain lily, any of about 40 species of hardy herbaceous perennials in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), native to eastern Asia. Several species and cultivars are grown for their conspicuous foliage, which may be light-to-dark green, yellow, blue, or variegated.
Who are hostas named after?
Somewhat stoloniferous. May also be listed as Hosta ‘Lancifolia’. Genus name honors Austrian botanist Nicholas Thomas Host (1761-1834) and was first established in 1812.
What is the most common Hosta?
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ is the most common variety of this hosta that’s grown today. It forms clumps that measure 5 feet across with heavily corrugated blue leaves. It’s a stunner in the garden. Other giant hosta varieties include Hosta ‘Sagae,’ which grows 31 inches high and 70 inches wide.
How many species of hostas are there?
70 species
There are 70 species of hostas and over 3,000 registered varieties, so you have lots to choose from. Though they do bloom, they are grown primarily for their beautiful foliage which adds interesting texture and color to the garden all season long.
What is the scientific name of Hyacinth?
Hyacinthus
Hyacinth/Scientific names
What do hostas symbolize?
Hostas symbolize friendship and devotion.
What does hosta mean in Spanish?
hosta
| Principal Translations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Inglés | Español | |
| hosta n | (ornamental plant) | hosta nf Exemplos: la mesa, una tabla. |
Is there a pink hosta?
Yes, there are fly-by-night seed businesses apparently offering seeds of hostas with bright pink foliage, but in fact this is no such thing. After all, it will take a few years to grow a hosta to full size and color, thus confirming there really is nothing pink about it.
Is there a Purple hosta?
A fabulous unique selection, Purple Sensation Hosta brings magnificent flowers along with beautiful wavy green foliage. Its striking purple flowers edged in snowy white top tall spires well above the foliage. Its rich green leaves are rounded at the base, have a rippled edge and a distinct, twisted leaf tip.
What is the scientific name for daffodil?
Narcissus
Daffodil/Scientific names
Daffodil is the common name for spring-flowering bulbs in the genus Narcissus, of which there are over 50 species. One species, Narcissus jonquilla has its own common name, jonquil. When in doubt, you can never go wrong by calling any of these flowers “narcissus,” since they are all in that genus.