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Description
Hosta Purple Heart, also known as Hosta ‘Purple Heart’ or ‘Purple Heart’ Plantain Lily, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Hostaceae family. It is a clump-forming plant that features broad, heart-shaped, dark green leaves with a prominent, dark purple center. The leaves grow up to 15 inches long and 10 inches wide, while the plant grows up to 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide. The plant produces white or lavender flowers on spikes that rise above the foliage, usually in late summer or early fall.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Hostaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
Appearance
The Hosta Purple Heart has broad, heart-shaped, dark green leaves with a prominent, dark purple center. The leaves grow up to 15 inches long and 10 inches wide. The plant grows up to 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide. The plant produces white or lavender flowers on spikes that rise above the foliage, usually in late summer or early fall.
Care Guide
Hosta Purple Heart requires regular watering, especially during hot and dry weather. It prefers moist and well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. The plant also requires regular fertilization, especially during the growing season. It prefers partial to full shade and can tolerate hardiness zones 3-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Hosta Purple Heart is susceptible to slugs, snails, and deer. The plant can also be affected by foliar nematodes, crown rot, and anthracnose. To prevent these pests and diseases, it is recommended to keep the plant clean and free from debris, and to use organic methods of pest control, such as handpicking and using natural predators.
Habitat
Hosta Purple Heart is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It grows in shaded and moist places, such as forests and stream banks. It is also commonly grown in gardens as a shade-loving plant.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water Hosta Purple Heart?
A: Hosta Purple Heart requires regular watering, especially during hot and dry weather.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Hosta Purple Heart?
A: Hosta Purple Heart can tolerate hardiness zones 3-9.
Q: Is Hosta Purple Heart susceptible to pests and diseases?
A: Yes, Hosta Purple Heart is susceptible to slugs, snails, deer, foliar nematodes, crown rot, and anthracnose.
Q: Where is Hosta Purple Heart native to?
A: Hosta Purple Heart is native to Japan, Korea, and China.
Related Plants
- Hosta ‘Patriot’
- Hosta ‘Francee’
- Hosta ‘Golden Tiara’
- Hosta ‘June’
- Hosta ‘Sagae’
References
- “Hosta Purple Heart.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=f730.
- “Hosta ‘Purple Heart’.” Plant Finder, www.whiteflowerfarm.com/hosta-purple-heart.
- “Hosta ‘Purple Heart’ Plantain Lily.” Plant Encyclopedia, www.gardenia.net/plant/hosta-purple-heart-plantain-lily.
