Hosta Sagae Calanthe Excess moisture in summer is

Excess moisture in summer is even more damaging than too much soil moisture in winter

When in flower

as a sedative

Ophiopogon 'Kokuryu' (translated to Black Dragon) is the true name of this wonderful groundcover (Thanks to Larry Hatch and Barry Yinger for confirming this)

Hosta Sagae Calanthe Excess moisture in summer is(syn: Hosta fluctuans 'Variegated') Hosta 'Sagae' has long been recognized as one of the greatest hostas ever introduced. The upright, vase shaped, large hosta has a satiny blue grey leaf surrounded by a wide border, that emerges gold then ages to cream. Hosta 'Sagae' takes 2 3 years to mature, but when grown well, it makes one of the most dramatic specimens in the woodland garden. The pale lavender flowers top the 6' wide clump on 54" scapes in