Hosta nigrescens
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A clump forming lily like plant. It is bushy. It grows 0.9-2 m tall and spreads 0.9-1.2 m wide. The leaves are oval and pointed. They are 25 cm long. The base of the leaf rolls over the stalk. The leaves are blue-grey when young. They become dark green. The stems are leafy.
There are 70 Hosta species. Also put in the family Hostaceae.
Where it is found
It suits hardiness zones 6-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Japan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kuro-giboshi