Hosta Mac the Knife Abutilon 'Sagae') is a dramatic hosta

'Sagae') is a dramatic hosta for gardeners in the next century

The snake-like flat stalks of succulent blue foliage curl outwards to 18" from the central rootstock

and emerges at an angle instead of upright

It has often been observed that this foliage will harbor aphids over winter if not removed

Hosta Mac the Knife Abutilon 'Sagae') is a dramatic hostaThis small Jim Dishon hybrid (H. 'Galaxy' x H. 'Hadspen Heron') makes a slow growing but delightful 15" wide clump of dark green heart shaped leaves, each with an unusual rippled orange gold margin. The margins change to a creamy yellow as the season progresses. The clumps are topped with 13" scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer.