This plant was registered in 1983 and introduced to the trade by the late Robert Savory of Edina, MN. It is one of many introductions by Bob. It is named for the Black Hills of South Dakota., which get their color from the dark green Black Hills spruce. The spruce are so dark green that, form a distance, they appear to be black. The leaves of this hosta are also very dark green, almost black in full . This photo, taken during the few minutes during the day when 'Black Hills' is in the sun, is very misleading in terms of color. The leaves are cupped and heavily corrugated. (I'm a sucker for corrugated leaves, especially if they're cupped.) Like most Savory introductions, it is very hardy. Unlike many Savory introductions, it is a slow grower. I have had it growing in the same place for five years and it has yet to reach full growth. It will be in excess of two feet high and two feet across when mature. I was fortunate enough to be the high bidder on this plant at the Men's Garden Club of Minneapolis plant auction. I got it for a substantial discount off the $100 catalog price.
