Sarracenia flava Red Tube United States Hybrid Thanks to plantsman Roy Klehm

Thanks to plantsman Roy Klehm for sharing this hosta that he picked up on a visit to Japan

the clumps are topped with 3' tall spikes of light lavender flowers

Although this hardy and easy-to-grow elephant ear was first described in 1916

Calamintha nepeta was named the Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association

'Swoosh' x H

Sarracenia flava Red Tube United States Hybrid Thanks to plantsman Roy KlehmThis cool form of the popular Sarracenia flava has all of the attributes that makes the species such a wonderful garden plant. In addition, the tube of the pitcher has a bright red overlay in spring and early summer. A mature clump of these is a real stunner both to humans as well as insects that decide to use these as swimming pools.