| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Summer Other |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Cuttings: Root Layering |
| Pollinators: | Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Awards and Recognitions: | A.H.G.A. Hosta of the Year: i 9at nlitn0ePk2r0wGeacP naradrsw |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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| Cobs - Kairanga, New Zealand | On Jan 5, 2023 | Miscellaneous Event Also known as "Blue Wave" - Plant tag found under Karaka by shed (opposite garage garden). No obvious sign of original plant but may have cuttings elsewhere? |
