Hosta 'Leather Sheen'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Slow
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bonifay, Florida

Machesney Park, Illinois

Topeka, Kansas

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Schenectady, New York

Syracuse, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

show all

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
1
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
C
Schenectady, NY | May 2009 | positive

I have to disagree with the other comments. I've had this hosta for many years and it's habit is to remain small and compact with somewha...Read More

L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

Originated in 1985 from a cross between 'Sum and Substance' and a Hosta venusta seedling by Mark Zilis / Doug Lohman (1988r). Siblings t...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | July 2004 | neutral

Lohman/Zilis - IRA/1988. Scapes reach up to 23".

G
Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | August 2002 | negative

This plant grows low to the ground and has not done well in my garden. I may put it in a pot to try getting better growth.

Featured
Pipevine Swallowtail
(Battus philenor)
Hermit Thrush
(Catharus guttatus)
Featured
Pipevine Swallowtail
(Battus philenor)
Hermit Thrush
(Catharus guttatus)