Hosta Lederhosen House Plants Caesalpinia gilliesii has woody stems

Caesalpinia gilliesii has woody stems adorned toward the top with lacy

each spotted dark brown with contrasting yellow anthers

Silver European fan palm is effectively a no-maintenance palm

quite stunning

The tubular flowers are nectared by hummingbirds

Hosta Lederhosen House Plants Caesalpinia gilliesii has woody stemsHosta 'Lederhosen' is one of the more unique hostas ever hybridized by the late Herb Benedict. This 18" tall x 3' wide clump is composed of thick, rubbery, ruffled, blue green leaves which reminded Herb of leather britches (lederhosen). Anyone who would name one hosta 'Little Stiffy' and another 'Nooner', only makes one wonder about the real story behind 'Lederhosen'. In late summer, the clumps are topped with stalks of large, fragrant, light lavender