| | | Family | Hostaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in) | | Spread | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Hosta venusta (hosta) bears showy blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This herbaceous perennial has greyish green foliage. | | Special Characteristics | This herbaceous perennial attracts birds to your garden. | | |