Hosta Species, Plantain Lily

Hostanigrescens

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Species
nigrescens (ny-GRESS-enz)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Giant (leaf >144 square inches; plant >28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Upright
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Marietta, Georgia

Independence, Iowa

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Waxhaw, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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negative
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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

Large, vase-shaped mound of cupped, blue-green foliage 30" high by 66" wide. Space about 60". Leaves are 12" long by 9.5" wide, ovate t...Read More

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | January 2003 | neutral

Flower scapes up to 54".

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