Photo of Hosta venusta foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Hosta venusta

Also Known As

  • Hosta 'Venusta'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-14"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta venusta plant details

Hosta venusta is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta venusta

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, long-lived, miniature, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta venusta

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the tiniest Hostas from Korea and Japan, small enough for the rock garden these have a high cute quotient.
Tiny green heart shaped leaves only 1" long.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

One of the tiniest of hostas, at 4", perfect for the shady trough or rock garden.
A miniature form, to 1 1/2" tall, with trumpet shaped violet flowers on 10 to 14" leafy stalks. Blooms mid-summer to mid-autumn.

By: The Bovees Nursery

Gardening facts about Hosta venusta plant

How to Grow Hosta venusta

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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