Hosta Paradise Power PP 12117 Erythrina better known as Tropicanna canna

better known as Tropicanna canna lily

the flowering stalk bearing two long

Hostas are essentially a maintenance free perennial

but none have performed as well in our hot climate as this seed strain from near the famous Dolly Sods Wilderness Area in West Virginia's Tucker County

where this hardy olive cultivar originated in the 17th century

Hosta Paradise Power PP 12117 Erythrina better known as Tropicanna cannaThis 1998 release, a sport of Hosta 'Sun Power' makes a stunning 4' wide mound of pointed golden foliage. Each leaf is bordered with a dramatic dark green edge. The edge widens with age, creating a magnificent specimen clump. In midsummer, the 4' wide clumps are topped with 2' tall spikes of light lavender flowers.