Also sold as:
  • Hosta nigrescens
  • Hosta nigrescens f. elatior

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9a
Leaves:Good fall color
Flower Time:Fall
Inflorescence Type:Cyme
Underground structures:Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds:Seeds are hydrophilic
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip

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