H. ‘Sea Ebony’

Overview

Registered in 1991 by M. Seaver and R. Solberg, this giant hosta forms a substantial clump with dark green leaves that display slight undulation along the margins and a cordate (heart-shaped) base. Its variegated foliage—though the specific pattern is not recorded—and large stature make it a prominent specimen in the shade garden.

In the Garden

‘Sea Ebony’ reaches a mature spread of approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), with scapes rising 28 to 30 inches (71.1 to 76.2 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its giant size makes it unsuitable for containers; it is best used as a groundcover or specimen in larger borders.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.