Hosta venusta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venusta
ID:
664440
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Maek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 11: 245 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663772
Common Names
- Hosta Venusta
- Venusta Hosta
- Venusta Plantain Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hosta venusta (also called Plantain Lily, Funkia, and August Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with large, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to East Asia, and can be found in moist woodlands and shady gardens. It grows to a height of 12-24 inches.
Uses & Benefits
Hosta venusta is an ornamental plant that is commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for low-maintenance gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to add texture and color to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hosta venusta has small, white flowers which are borne on tall stems in late summer. The seeds are small and round and are borne in clusters. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Hosta venusta is a clump-forming perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can be used as a groundcover or in a border.
Where to Find Hosta venusta
Hosta venusta is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in the northern and central parts of the country. It is also grown as an ornamental plant in many parts of the world.
Hosta venusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hosta venusta?
Hosta venusta
What is the common name of Hosta venusta?
Giant hosta
What is the natural habitat of Hosta venusta?
It is native to Japan, Korea, and China
Species in the Hosta genus
Hosta albofarinosa, Hosta alismifolia, Hosta capitata, Hosta clausa, Hosta hypoleuca, Hosta jonesii, Hosta kikutii, Hosta kiyosumiensis, Hosta longipes, Hosta longissima, Hosta minor, Hosta plantaginea, Hosta pulchella, Hosta pycnophylla, Hosta shikokiana, Hosta sieboldii, Hosta sieboldiana, Hosta tardiva, Hosta tsushimensis, Hosta ventricosa, Hosta venusta, Hosta yingeri,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278508: Based on the initial data import
Fumio Maekawa (1908-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Maek.' in the authors string.