Hosta venusta Japan Girl United States Hybrid since we've had any of

since we've had any of these to share

This dazzling hosta makes a small

plants can be attacked by spider mites

It is worth growing other selections of Aromatic aster such as 'Raydon's Favorite' which bloom for the month of October

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny's' can benefit from a hard cut back in early to mid summer if it grows in a more sprawling habit than desired

Hosta venusta Japan Girl United States Hybrid since we've had any ofThis new introduction from Japan appears to be a dwarf selection of the ever popular H. venusta. The tiny green leaves make a tight clump to only 3" in width. In late summer, the clumps are topped with 1 2" tall flower scapes holding only a couple of tiny purple flowers. This is a real cutie for the rock garden or troughs, so that it won't get lost.