Tricyrtis hirta Lightning Strike Nerium The zig-zag black stems are

The zig-zag black stems are clothed with tiny round leaves forming a nice 1" tall

This is one of those hostas that just seems to grab your eye from a great distance

In addition to attracting your eye

We originally received this big-leaf lacecap hydrangea as Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata'

Tricyrtis hirta Lightning Strike Nerium The zig-zag black stems areThis unusual attention getting selection of the commonly grown Tricyrtis hirta makes an outstanding feature in the woodland garden. The bright golden foliage of Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike' is streaked with green on 2' tall arching stems. Even though the pattern of streaking is variable, we have had no green reversions in several years of trials. In early fall, the stems are highlighted with 1" light lavender, orchid like flowers in the leaf axils.