Hosta Alex Summers Shade Perennials Hosta 'White Wall Tire' needs

Hosta 'White Wall Tire' needs good morning sun to color well

garden of the late Francis Marion Galloway

black purple flower scapes

where it was grown in a private Japanese garden for many years

via both Jim Waddick and Barry Yinger

Hosta Alex Summers Shade Perennials Hosta 'White Wall Tire' needsThis stunning mutation of H. 'Gold Regal' has been one of the most sought after hostas since its introduction in 1989. Gardeners who were lucky enough to secure a piece were hesitant to share. Just like its parent, H. 'Alex Summers' makes a nearly perfect, upright, 3' wide clump of dark green leaves with a contrasting, wide golden border. In July in NC, the clumps are topped by sturdy, attractive flower scapes of lavender. Yes, this is named after our