Hosta Grand Slam Acorus 5' tall stalks of stunning

5' tall stalks of stunning pink

Aloe polyphylla is perfectly adaptable to the cold winters of the eastern US

The most common imposter are some of the weedy pinellias

the clumps are topped with 2' spikes of very fragrant

Each flower is highlighted by dramatic black lines and a contrasting yellow throat

Hosta Grand Slam Acorus 5' tall stalks of stunningThis 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.