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Hosta 'Dark Star'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-21"
  • W: 52"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Hosta 'Dark Star' plant details

Hosta 'Dark Star' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Dark Star'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 52 IN wide, 12 IN - 21 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, cutting garden, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Dark Star'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A ?dark? but ?bright? star in the Hosta lineup, this new selection has deep blue-green leaves edged with cream, a combination that work ANYwhere! PSh/M
A dense mound of dark blue-green leaves edged in white make this a fantastic looking plant. Looks great with Salvia koyamae, Solidago flexicaulis, and ferns
Symmetrical clump of rippling, smooth dark green leaves with a deep blue cast & a nice ivory margin; Rapid increaser. Lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in light to full shade. Medium/Small hosta

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Dark Star' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Dark Star'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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