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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:58 PM
Hosta 'Jet Black'
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    Plant Type: Hostas

    Doug Beilstein combined genetics from Mary Chastain’s world-class “Lakeside” breeding stock and one of the most intense blues yet created, Bev and Dave Stegeman’s ‘Skylight’. The result is this incredible, waxy blue plant. ‘Jet Black’ has round, gently cupped, and lightly dimpled leaves that are so waxy, the center vein appears nearly white. Doug chose the name, because late in the summer the blue gives way to a deep, black-green color. Hosta ‘Jet Black’ is a vigorous grower that forms a distinct mound about 24″ tall and 48″ across. Fertile, near-white flowers bloom in mid summer.

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    Flower Color

    near whilte

    Foliage Color

    dark blue turning near black late in summer

    Plant Spread

    55"

    Good Companions

    other shade plants

    Plant Height

    24"

    Scape Height

    30"

    Hardness Zone

    3

    Soil Moisture

    rich, organic, moist

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Intense waxy blue leaves. Cupped, and lighly dimpled leaves appearing mostly black late season.

    Bloom Time

    June - July

    Critter Resistance

    rabbits/deer

    Exposure

    shade

    Growth Rate

    fast

    Seasonal Interests

    late summer