| | | Family | Hostaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 50 - 55 cm (20 - 22 in) | | Spread | 0.9 - 1 m (3 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Hosta 'Lakeside Black Satin' (hosta) bears faded purple blossoms during mid-summer to late summer. This plant has deep green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Hosta 'Lakeside Black Satin' has a natural resistance to rabbits. | | |