Chamaecyparis obtusa Spirited Hosta The thick large rounded leaves

The thick large rounded leaves make an outstanding clump to 2' tall x 3' wide

The flowers attract an array of butterflies and bees

each held above the foliage by a 4" stem

the deciduous golden foliage is stunning

Hibiscus coccineus is a versatile native mallow that's equally at home in a swamp

Chamaecyparis obtusa Spirited Hosta The thick large rounded leavesThis new and hard to find introduction from NC's conifer expert, Paul Jones, is a seedling from Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'. The foliage best resembles a dwarf golden Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Graciosa' with very dainty lace like foliage. In our rock garden, this is one of the few dwarf golden chamaecyparis that doesn't foliage burn. Our 15 year old specimen of Chamaecyparis 'Spirited' has reached 8' tall x 3' wide.