Hosta Species, Plantain Lily

Hostavenusta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Species
venusta (ven-NUSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hosta taquetii
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Miniature (leaf 2.0-6.0 square inches; plant 4”-6” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Fast
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Machesney Park, Illinois

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Owen, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | May 2010 | positive

This hosta species seem to be more fertile, with at least a few seedlings often appearing downslope of the parent plant.

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Belvidere, IL | July 2003 | positive

Just like larger hostas, but a very small version. Spreads slowly, very hardy in zone 5, flower stalks 6-8", light purple flowers. Grea...Read More

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