Hosta ventricosa
Hosta ventricosa Overview Uses: Shade gardens, woodland borders, mass plantings, foundation plantings, low-light landscapes. Benefits: Lush, oversized foliage provides bold texture in shaded spaces. Produces late-summer lavender-purple flowers that attract pollinators. Reliable, adaptable, and easy to grow. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8 Sun: Partial Shade to Full Shade Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial Growth Habit: Clumping, Mounding — dense basal foliage forming wide clumps. Bloom Color: Lavender to Pale Purple Foliage Color: Deep Green Mature Height: 24–36 inches Mature Width: 24–36 inches Bloom Season: Late Summer Growth Rate: Moderate Summary Bold foliage and dependable performance make Hosta ventricosa a standout for shaded landscapes. This classic hosta forms broad, lush clumps of deep green leaves that bring structure and texture to low-light gardens. In late summer, tall flower scapes rise above the foliage, carrying clusters of soft lavender-purple blooms that attract pollinato