Hosta rupifraga Blue Foliage Plants growing in extremely dry soils

growing in extremely dry soils once established

and graceful 2' long pendulous panicles of medium-lavender flowers in summer

In late spring through early summer

The original had creamy streaked centers

Hosta rupifraga Blue Foliage Plants growing in extremely dry soilsHosta rupifraga is native to a very small area at 2,500' elevation on Japan's remote volcanic Hachijo Jima island, where it can be found growing in sunny rock cracks near the crater's rim. Hosta rupifraga is one of the most sought after hosta species, especially for hybridizers. The 8" tall x 18" wide clump is composed of very thick, dark green, matte finish leaves. This is not the clone of Hosta longipes var. latifolia that is often sold as Hosta