Hosta 'Venus'

Also Known As

Hosta plantaginea 'Venus'
Venus August Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-30"
W: 12"-48"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Hosta 'Venus' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Venus'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 48 IN - wide, 12 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, fragrant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, tropical-looking, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Venus'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lush, shiny green foliage; with spectacular, very fragrant, triple layered white flowers in late summer. Plant in full sun to light shade, water graciously in full sun. Large hosta

By: Sebright Gardens

Light green, glossy, beautifully ribbed leaves and spectacular, large, extremely fragrant white flowers in summer. 'Venus' has the added bonus of double flowers -- actually they're tripled with three flowers in one! The foliage of plantagineas is thinner than many other hostas. Plant in shade away from heat and drying winds.