Hosta Eagles Nest Trachystemon The dark green edge provides

The dark green edge provides just the perfect contrast

we have finally succeeded in our insanely well-drained crevice garden

As the leaves mature

(aka: Conoclinium greggii) Eupatorium greggii is an amazing

cherry-red flowers on the 8-foot giant are held on arching pendulous spikes

Hosta Eagles Nest Trachystemon The dark green edge providesThis is certainly the most unique of the mutations of the famed Hosta 'Sum and Substance'. Hosta 'Eagles Nest' forms very thick, cupped green leaves, each surrounded by a wide golden border. From the "feel" of the foliage, smaller stature, and slower growth rate, I suspect this is a tetraploid. The smaller than normal, 3' wide clump is topped in late summer with 2' tall scapes of light lavender flowers. I think you are going to really like this one.