Hosta plantaginea var japonica Canada The first sign of spring

The first sign of spring is the wonderful spikes of dodecatheon-like blue flowers to 6" tall

it also performs admirably in typical garden soils

This Plant Delights Nursery introduction is the answer to those who have "axed" (a little Southern lingo) for better dwarf hostas

What they were doing there together is still an untold story

We have enjoyed this unique selection of Hosta plantaginea since the late Dr

Hosta plantaginea var japonica Canada The first sign of springWe have enjoyed this unique selection of Hosta plantaginea since the late Dr. Herb Benedict shared it with us in 1993, and we finally have enough to share with you. Our 2' tall x 4' wide clump is composed of glossy, light green leaves that are much longer and narrower than typical H. plantaginea. The typical large, white, fragrant H. plantaginea like flowers top the clump in August. In the genus Hosta, Schmid indicates that this form arrived in Japan