Hosta Grand Slam 4b Average to moist soils seems

Average to moist soils seems to give the best garden performance in our trials

Malvaviscus drummondii is a unique deer-resistant hibiscus relative

The 3' wide clumps are topped with medium-lavender flowers in early summer

guaranteed to be the hit at your next aroid party

Some of the material that is sold as Crinum 'Sangria' is simply the much less winter hardy Crinum procerum 'Splendens'

Hosta Grand Slam 4b Average to moist soils seemsThis introduction from the late Herb Benedict and his friend Hideko Gowen is probably a hybrid with H. pycnophylla or a similar species. The 2' diameter clump is composed of leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. With age, each leaf is edged with very dramatic waving. In early fall, the clump is topped with 20" spikes of lavender flowers. At least this one won't have an asterisk in the record books for "substance" abuse.