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Hosta ‘Blackjack’
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Hosta ‘Blackjack’
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Hosta ‘Blackjack’


Hosta

 USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.700.720


Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This giant selection has large, heavily corrugated, thick, blue-green leaves early that mature to dark, black-green by early summer. White flowers appear in July. Good slug resistance. Excellent used as a specimen. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Clumps may be easily divided in the spring or fall. A Clarence Owens hybrid of H. sieboldiana ‘Mira’ × H. sieboldiana.

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Hosta ‘Blackjack’


Optimal Growing
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Plant Uses & Characteristics
Height
   60-75 cm
   23-29 inches
Spread
   170-180 cm
   66-70 inches
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.