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Hosta 'Lakeside Black Satin'

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

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Synonym

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Bloom Time

Mid

Bloom Color

Near White

Pale Purple

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Plant Size (check one)

Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)

Growing Habit

Mound-like

Growth Rate

Medium

Leaf Shape

Broadly Ovate

Leaf Appearance

Unknown - Tell us

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Very Shiny

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Very Shiny

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Color of Leaf Margin

Dark Green

Leaf Substance

3 (Average)

Number of Vein Pairs

Fewer than 9

9 to 11

Appearance of Margin

Slightly Rippled

Margin Width

No margin

Flower Shape

Bell

Flower Fragrance

No fragrance

Does it set seed?

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Non-patented

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Larkfield-Wikiup, California

Marietta, Georgia

Washington, Illinois

Royal Oak, Michigan

Sewell, New Jersey

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

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lmelling

Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

Medium large 22" high by 48" wide with shiny dark green leaves; 10" long by 9" wide - very shiny underside as well. Blade is very broadl...Read More

jody

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

Mary Chastain 1993.

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