Hosta Tom Schmid Acorus tufts of small stems emerge

tufts of small stems emerge bearing densely packed

In early fall (September and October for us)

but that's still not bad

Instead of clumping

as roots must be spread horizontally just below the soil surface and not stuck deep in the ground as is the case with virtually all other plants

Hosta Tom Schmid Acorus tufts of small stems emergeI remember first seeing Hosta 'Tom Schmid' in the Schmid garden several years ago and thinking this was one of the best new hostas I'd ever seen. Tom obviously agreed, since he named the hosta after his favorite nurseryman. This sport of Hosta 'Krossa Regal' makes a stunning 3' wide semi upright clump of steel blue foliage surrounded by a pure white border. In midsummer, Hosta 'Tom Schmid' is topped with 5' tall scapes of lavender flowers a