Hosta montana On Stage Sun to Light Shade the large purple jug-like flowers

the large purple jug-like flowers adorn the base of the plant

to all but the very darkest sites

Erythrina x bidwillii emerges from the ground in late spring to form a 6' tall x 8' wide mound of arching stalks adorned with giant

not the maid) makes a nice 2' tall clump to 8' in width and is smothered with 1" blue flowers starting in October (NC)

When you use the much more accurate Flora of Taiwan key

Hosta montana On Stage Sun to Light Shade the large purple jug-like flowers(syn: H. 'Cho Ko Nishiki' Japan) This is one of the most talked about hostas in any garden. The pointed, deeply veined leaves are green with a multi toned gold center. It emerges very late in spring with a bright gold center that changes later to white, then to a light dark green contrast late in the season. When planted in morning sun, it holds its color better through the summer. The 3' wide clumps are topped with light lavender flowers in early