Hosta nigrescens
Japan species
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Item #: 883
Zones: 3a to 9b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 24" tall
Origin: Japan
This is the hosta species that gave H. Krossa Regal its form. H. nigrescens has a very upright vase shaped form, making a truly spectacular 4' wide clump of shiny grey blue foliage. In late summer, the clump is topped with five foot tall bloom spikes of light lavender.
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