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Hosta ventricosa

Also Known As

Hosta 'Ventricosa'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 36"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Hosta ventricosa plant details

Hosta ventricosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly shade - 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 ventricosa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, dwarf, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta ventricosa

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Probably the first species of Hosta to be introduced into the United States back in the mid 1800's.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

Very dark glossy green heart shaped leaves which twist at leaf end. Vivid deep purple flowers in August and September. Some of the darkest hosta flowers out there.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

A noble plant with broad heart-shaped leaves of rich, dark shining green with wavy edges, making a handsome clump (G.S.Thomas); violet flowers, more richly colored than others, are beautifully veined. PSh/Med.