Hosta Grand Slam Aster excellent drainage is the key

excellent drainage is the key to being successful with all ice plants

We have grown Primula japonica for over a decade along the edge of our woodland stream among pitcher plants

Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis vary in their vigor

For a striking

Hosta Grand Slam Aster excellent drainage is the keyThis introduction from the late Herb Benedict and his friend Hideko Gowen is probably a hybrid with H. pycnophylla or a similar species. The 2' diameter clump is composed of leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. With age, each leaf is edged with very dramatic waving. In early fall, the clump is topped with 20" spikes of lavender flowers. At least this one won't have an asterisk in the record books for "substance" abuse.