Hosta ventricosa (Ventricosa Hosta)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Species | ventricosa |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 60 - 90 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | H. ventricosa prefers average to medium moisture, with rich soils and full to partly shady areas. |
| Pests | Slugs and snails are a problem in most gardens. |
| Notable Specimens | The Mac Cuddy Botanic Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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