Hosta First Mate Callirhoe 853 expired) This 1999 American

853 expired) This 1999 American idol (not to be confused with the singing one) comes from the late Fleming brothers of Nebraska

then to a light/dark green contrast late in the season

a few each day

1' tall stems appear seemingly overnight and the flowers burst forth like a giant orange starburst

This Japanese selection of the evergreen tongue fern has been hardy for over 10 years in our garden

Hosta First Mate Callirhoe 853 expired) This 1999 AmericanThis Mobjack Nursery discovery is a tetraploid sport of the popular H. sieboldii 'Kabitan'. H. 'First Mate' makes a vigorous 10" tall x 21" wide clump of narrow, thick golden leaves, each surrounded by a dramatic dark green border. In mid August, the clumps are topped with 2' flower spikes of light lavender flowers. I think you will really find this hosta quite unique.