Hosta ventricosa Flame Stitch Acorus smooth leaves that stand upward

smooth leaves that stand upward forming a vase-shaped 20" tall clump

You will need a sturdy shovel and a sturdy back

so is easy to transplant to new locations

but prefers a well-drained site

Hosta ventricosa Flame Stitch Acorus smooth leaves that stand upwardThis 1991 introduction first caught our eyes and then our hearts. H. 'Flame Stitch' is the reverse variegation of H. ventricosa 'Aureomarginata'. The difficulty in propagation assures that this will never be a widespread cultivar, although we find that plenty of sun makes it grow much faster. The creamy white leaves are bordered with an irregular edge of dark green. In late summer, the 2' wide clumps are topped with 30" scapes of large, dark purple,