H. ‘Black Jack Chew’
Hosta ‘Black Jack Chew’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, Hosta 'Black Jack Chew' is a small-sized sport of Hosta 'Mutant Ninja' distinguished by its very dark green, heavily rippled leaf margins and variegated foliage. The ovate leaves measure 7 inches (17.8 cm) long by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with seven vein pairs, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a very shiny underside; the leaf base is rounded and the blade is lightly folded.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), 'Black Jack Chew' forms a compact, mound-like clump with moderate growth. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the dark green margins contrast effectively with lighter leaf centers. Suitable for small borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation, it pairs well with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for this cultivar in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly folded |
| Notable characteristics | very dark green |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Mutant Ninja' — H. ‘Mutant Ninja’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #540. How we check this data.