Hosta ventricosa Aureomarginata Burma/Myanmar Trachystemon orientalis is rather effective

Trachystemon orientalis is rather effective as a fungicide

visitors ask in disbelief

Phlox 'David' is one of the most exciting selections of the North American native Phlox paniculata to come along in years

very dark green triangular fronds and striking new foliage of red and bronze

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' thrives in light

Hosta ventricosa Aureomarginata Burma/Myanmar Trachystemon orientalis is rather effectiveThis qualifies as the BEST of the oldies but goodies. This easy to grow hosta makes a wonderful specimen with dark green, heart shaped leaves, surrounded by an extremely wide, creamy edge that emerges gold in early spring. In late summer, the 40" wide clump is topped with 26" stems with dark lavender and white striped, bell like flowers!