Re: Hosta

I'm a hosta nut, too, Muddy -- my garden would not be what it is without
the 70 or so hostas planted all over.  Particularly in the parkways (the
planted areas between sidewalk & street - some call them hellstrips in
hotter climates), the hostas are one of the few plants that can
successfully compete with the roots of the maples the city so
thoughtfully plants in every parkway (:-<). I also love hostas mingled
with ferns, daylilies, astilbes, trees & shrubs, in containers, and on
and on.  There are hosta sites specifically for discussions of these
wonderful plants, which are truly a backbone here. But unlike some hosta
enthusiasts who cut the flowering stems off, I find the flowers
decorative as well -- just noticed that the hostas ringing our big old
cottonwood in back are blooming and look very pretty against that giant
dark trunk.

Anne - Chicago

Nmesmud@aol.com wrote:
> 
> With all the grand flowering perennials that are being discussed I wonder if
> the perennials that have outstanding foliage ie; Hosta are often over looked.
> There are so many outstanding varieties of Hosta on the market today
> everything from small ones that are suitable for very small containers to huge
> ones that have flower spikes to 5' plus and such a wide range of colors. One
> of my favorites is 'Gold Standard'. I have it in a ornamental planter on my
> deck, it adds great contrast with it's green margins and yellow centers. It
> adds light to a rather green spot on the container planting. With some care
> most Hosta plantings can be slug free. What about other Hosta nuts like me,
> what do you think about Hosta's
> 
> Muddy
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