Blue Plantain Lily Hosta ventricosta 100 Seeds

The Blue Plantain Lily is a large, naturally occurring hosta that is native to China and North Korea. It grows in a rounded mound to 22" tall spreading to 36" wide. Thin, smooth, shiny, cordate, broad-ovate, dark green leaves (9" by 8") have widely spaced veins, undulate margins and mucronate tips. Leaves develop strong ribbing as they mature. Bell-shaped, purple to violet flowers bloom in late summer to early autumn on upright, leafy, burgundy-spotted, pale green scapes (32-38"). Hostas are a mainstay of shade gardens. This large mounded hosta makes an interesting garden specimen. It is also effective in groups or massed. It can be mixed with other perennials in shady borders, shade gardens or woodland gardens. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Tolerates full sun in cool summer climates. Elsewhere it is best in part shade (some morning sun). Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Plants perform best in rich, moist, organic soils, with a preference for consistent moisture during the growing season, but plants have tolerance for some dry shade once established. Hardy in zones 3-8.