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Buy Hosta nigrescens

Also Known As

Hosta 'Nigrescens'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 39"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Hosta nigrescens plant details

Hosta nigrescens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - 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 nigrescens

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 39 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta nigrescens

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thick, upright & spreading ash grey blue, very cupped & seersuckered leaves; beautiful mature form. Shoots emerge in spring almost black. Purple streaked pale lavender flowers in Late summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Very large to Giant hosta.