Hosta longissima Nakafu Actaea similar to its cousin

similar to its cousin

so in 2006 we officially christened it Salvia greggii 'Texas Wedding'

the clumps are topped with scapes of attractive purple

creating a very dramatic statement in the garden

when we discovered a single population with narrow glaucous blue foliage

Hosta longissima Nakafu Actaea similar to its cousinHosta longissima 'Nakafu' is a rare selection of a little grown Japanese hosta species. Hosta longissima 'Nakafu' forms a small 6" tall x 18" wide clump of narrow, . 5" wide x 10" long green leaves, each highlighted by a narrow gold central stripe, which fades in hot summer temperatures. Hosta longissima performs best in a soil that stays relatively moist no dry shade for this species.