Hosta Orange Marmalade PP 16742 Amsonia only for very serious gardeners

only for very serious gardeners and plant collectors

along railroad tracks in Marion

'Robert Frost')

This sport from Wolfgang's garden has the typical growth habit of the North American native (Canada south to Arkansas) Carex muskingumensis forming a semi-evergreen clump of 18" tall stalks which look like miniature palm trees

each spotted dark brown with contrasting yellow anthers

Hosta Orange Marmalade PP 16742 Amsonia only for very serious gardenersThis mutation of Hosta 'Paul's Glory' emerges with a green center and green edge in spring. Quickly, the center turns to yellow and, as the season progresses, it transforms to parchment white. The edge stays dark green and provides a dramatic contrast. Each 42" wide clump of Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' is topped in July with 2' tall scapes of pale lavender flowers a hummingbird treat.