Hosta Silk Kimono Ruscus from the center of which

from the center of which emerges a fleshy appendage resembling an upside-down purple carrot

Rehmannia is named in honor of the Russian physician

Hosta 'Halcyon' holds its color well

The upright pitchers appear a dusty orange with dramatic red veining toward the top of the pitcher and the outside of the cobra-like hood

tucked just under the foliage

Hosta Silk Kimono Ruscus from the center of whichI first saw this stunning hosta at the garden of Minnesota's Hideko Gowen, and immediately knew I wanted to grow and offer it. This hybrid of the giant H. montana x H. 'Dorothy Benedict' makes as 5' wide, rapidly growing clump. The long, wavy grey green leaves are each bordered with a wide creamy edge. In early summer the clumps are topped with 3' tall scapes of light lavender flowers. This was one of the star plants at the 2000 American Hosta