Hosta ventricosa

Plantain Lily

Tips for Homeowners:

Fertilize in the spring if needed.  Apply deterrent if deer are a problem.

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This hosta has distinctive dark green leaves with stunning purple flowers.

  • Huge, glossy dark green leaves
  • Leaves are thick and twisted at the tip
  • Tall purple flowers

Add a new variety to a hosta collection! You can also plant one type in large quantities as a ground cover, or enjoy hostas as an accent to other neighboring perennials in the woodland garden.

Height: 22-40 in
Spread: 36-48 in
Zone: 3-9
Color: Purple

Interesting Notes about Plantain Lily:

Hostas are wonderful plants for the shady garden. You can plant them in more sun for more flowers, but in the heat of the summer they will need extra water to keep from getting scorched. 


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Ground Cover
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Specimen

Foliage Color:

  • Dark Green

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Humming-birds

Habit:

  • Mounding

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained