Hosta ventricosa Flame Stitch Acorus smooth leaves that stand upward

smooth leaves that stand upward forming a vase-shaped 20" tall clump

but visitors who see it in flower don't leave without one

but prefers a well-drained site

topped with chrome-yellow flowers throughout the summer

In the garden

Hosta ventricosa Flame Stitch Acorus smooth leaves that stand upwardThis 1991 introduction first caught our eyes and then our hearts. H. 'Flame Stitch' is the reverse variegation of H. ventricosa 'Aureomarginata'. The difficulty in propagation assures that this will never be a widespread cultivar, although we find that plenty of sun makes it grow much faster. The creamy white leaves are bordered with an irregular edge of dark green. In late summer, the 2' wide clumps are topped with 30" scapes of large, dark purple,