Hosta 'Black Beauty'
K. Carpenter 84
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Item #: 1670
Zones: 3a to 8b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 24" tall
Origin: Hybrid
This rare hybrid of H. 'Green Piecrust' from NC's Kate Carpenter has some of the darkest green leaves of any hosta we have grown. The thick large rounded leaves make an outstanding clump to 2' tall x 3' wide. In midsummer the clumps are topped with 3' tall spikes of lavender flowers.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Hosta
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants
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