Hosta Teenyweeny Bikini Insect Attracting Plants Tetrapanax 'Steroidal Giant' root suckers

Tetrapanax 'Steroidal Giant' root suckers underground

Its late summer flowers a touch of color and freshness when there are few other plants blooming in the shade garden

these are very highly prized by plant collectors but are rarely available outside of Japan

In our full sun rock garden

Hosta Teenyweeny Bikini Insect Attracting Plants Tetrapanax 'Steroidal Giant' root suckersThis teeny weeny hosta comes from the late Ed Elslager's prolific hosta breeding program. The tiny 8" wide clump is composed of long, shiny, tapered leaves, each creamy white with a dark green border. In late August, the clumps are topped with 9" scapes of dark purple flowers great for low flying hummingbirds. This surprisingly vigorous clump makes a delightful specimen where a bright miniature hosta is needed.