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Hosta ventricosa
Blue Plantain Lily, Blue Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia
| These are the most dramatic and versatile of all foliage herb perennials. Their leaves are green to yellow to blue-green in color and range from finger-length to large frisbee in size. There are approximately 36 clump-forming species with more than 1000 cultivars and hybrids. Extremely hardy and long-lived, most thrive in shade. However, several varieties grow in full sun except in hot summer climates. Their roots compete against well-established plants. Easily transplanted and divided, Hosta's only weaknesses are slugs and snails in mild winter climates. |
This Hosta is easily grown from self-fertile seed and is slug-resistant. Forms 3-foot-wide lush mounds of broad, heart-shaped, glossy green leaves. Small, lavender, trumpet-like flowers branch off tall flower stalks.
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Attributes - Hosta ventricosa
Plant Type: Ground Cover
Bloom Season: Mid Summer through Late Summer
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 2 ft. to 3 ft.
Width: 3 ft.
Sunlight: Partial Sun, Shade
Climate: Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Notes: Container Plants, Low Maintenance. Susceptible to Black Spot.
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Related Plants
Hosta 'Francee', Hosta 'Ginko Craig', Hosta 'Gold Edger', Hosta 'Golden Tiara', Hosta 'Krossa Regal', Hosta 'Piedmont Gold', Hosta x 'Royal Standard', Hosta 'Sun Power', Hosta crispula, Hosta fortunei 'Aurea Marginata', Hosta fortunei 'Francee', Hosta fortunei 'Gold Standard', Hosta fortunei 'Hyancinthia', Hosta montana, Hosta plantaginea, Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans', Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams', Hosta tokudama, Hosta undulata 'Albo-marginata', Hosta ventricosa 'Aureo-marginata'
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