Category: Rarium | Sub-Category: Woodland
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans
Family: (Asparagaceae)
(P) to 3′. “…most sumptuous of all the Hostas.” (GST**). Huge, broad, glaucous, heavily textured, bluish green leaves form magnificent, stately clumps that add accent and poise to the woodland garden. The pale lilac-white flowers appear in early to midsummer, though they barely emerge from beneath the foliage. 3 & T3, then it may need 40º for 2-3 months.