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HostaBlack Hills

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Bob Savory 1983

Origin'Green Gold' hybrid

Size categorymedium - large

Plant height x width75x125 cm (30x49 in.)

Leaf length x width20x18 cm (8x7 in.)

Vein pairs11,13

Leaf colordark green

Variegation 

Leafrugose

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height101 cm (40 in.)

Flowerlilac

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJune - July

Fertileyes

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoA very dark green with round leaves. Makes a desirable specimen.
Black-green leaves, heavily corrugated, another good dark green; lavender flowers.
In an informal 'Wish List Poll' in a recent issue of the Hosta Journal, this plant ranked third on the list of most wanted hostas. Only 'Dorothy Benedict' and 'Spilt Milk', both of which are very difficult to find, ranked higher. The leaves are very dark green, cupped, and very heavily puckered. The color and texture make it an outstanding specimen. Currently in very short supply. Lavender flowers.
Deep green leaves rounded and cupped.
Heavily-textured foliage of black-green is sure to make an impression! Lavender flowers.
Large, very dark green leaves, slightly cupped, heavily corrugated. Outstanding specimen hosta.
Very deep green leaves. Lavender flowers appear in June.

Sports'All Rise' sport/wg
'Black Hills streaked' sport/os

Progeny'Indian Hills' hybrid