Hosta Grand Slam Aster deeply-lobed

deeply-lobed

Cinnamon fern is incredibly stunning as a specimen plant

Hosta 'Totally Awe Sum' is a bizarre mutation of Hosta 'Sum and Substance' that forms a small clump of crinkly

Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis vary in their vigor

excellent drainage is the key to being successful with all ice plants

Hosta Grand Slam Aster deeply-lobedThis introduction from the late Herb Benedict and his friend Hideko Gowen is probably a hybrid with H. pycnophylla or a similar species. The 2' diameter clump is composed of leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. With age, each leaf is edged with very dramatic waving. In early fall, the clump is topped with 20" spikes of lavender flowers. At least this one won't have an asterisk in the record books for "substance" abuse.