Hosta plantaginea 'Venus'
Hosta plantaginea 'Venus'
Hosta,Plantain Lily
A sport of H. 'Aphrodite', the sweetly scented double flowers are twice the size of its parent. Blooms appear in August, when other Hostas have passed. Large luxurious green leaves. Originally from the Beijing Botanic Garden. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 1-2' tall x 1-2' wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:3,4,5,6,7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to -40° to -30°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds
Colorful Foliage Colorful FoliageFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fragrant FragrantGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Showy Flowers Showy FlowersTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil