Hosta White Necklace Shrubs and Conifers long after most other baptisias

long after most other baptisias have finished flowering

Amorphophallus kiusianus has proven to be one of the most durable and hardiest of the Amorphophallus species

At this time they need moisture and at least part day sun

Each flower spike is topped with bright pink bracts which serve as a mini-umbrella for the yellow flowers that peak out from the side of the cone below

with an insanely large number of flower stalks that hold the large

Hosta White Necklace Shrubs and Conifers long after most other baptisiasThis amazing hosta truly impressed me on a visit to see hosta breeder Clarence Owens of Michigan. Each 4' wide, vigorous clump of pointed, glossy, green leaves was bordered with a 3 4" wide, creamy white edge. In late summer, the clumps are topped with tall 4' scapes of lavender flowers. Be sure to leave enough room to enjoy this at its best in a special spot in your garden.