It is also highly recommended that this removal of old foliage is done in late winter and not in fall or early winter for a cut back plant is not a thing of beauty and postponing cutback to late winter means that there will be shorter time before the cut back foliage is replaced by new
This charming clumper is a wonderful 2' wide dwarf Hosta ventricosa seedling from South Carolina's Ursula Herz with very cute heart-shaped dark green leaves
The short flower stalks are topped with a white coat-like spathe
This splendid Kurt Bluemel selection of fountain grass (introduced under the invalid name of Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Japonicum') has long been one of our favorites
the glossy fronds are topped with small plantlets which can be removed and planted around the garden
Hosta Lakeside Love Affaire Tricyrtis It is also highly recommendedThis beautiful hosta from Tennessee's Mary Chastain makes an eye catching, 3' wide x 16" tall, upright, arching clump. The 9" long leaves are edged with a wide, medium green border surrounding a striking cream center. The transition pattern of lighter green between the inner and outer colors give the clump a tricolor effect. The clump is topped in late spring with 22" scapes of near white flowers.