| Hosta | Purple Passion |
| Status | registered |
| Originator(s) | Herb Benedict/Pete & Jean Ruh 2005 |
| Origin | unknown |
| Size category | small - medium |
| Plant height x width | 42x60 cm (17x24 in.) |
| Leaf length x width | 14x8 cm (6x3 in.) |
| Vein pairs | 6-8 |
| Leaf color | green |
| Variegation | |
| Leaf | folded, wavy |
| Petiole | purple |
| Scape | purple |
| Scape height | 75 cm (30 in.) |
| Flower | purple,tubular |
| Flower length | |
| Fragrant | |
| Flowering period | July - August |
| Fertile | yes/breeder |
| Pod | |
| Ploidy | |
| Patents | |
| Info | Dark purple petioles and scapes with green leaves. Purple flowers, very dark in mid to late season. 'Purple Passion' is an R.H. Benedict hybrid. Shiny medium green elongated leaves with rippled edges. Very dark red petiol and scape with deep purple blooms. A good breeder for the "risque gardner". Plant has very red petioles and scapes; purple flowers. A good breeder. |
| Sports | |
| Progeny | 'Nooner' = 'Seduction' x PP |