Hosta montana On Stage Sun to Light Shade The visual impact of 'Ogon'

The visual impact of 'Ogon' sweet flag in terms of both color and texture in the winter garden is quite striking

maintenance free groundcover

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

it adapts well to all but the driest woodland conditions

000' elevation Kaibab Plateau

Hosta montana On Stage Sun to Light Shade The visual impact of 'Ogon'(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