Calanthe Kojima Violet Saxifraga Hosta 'Etched Glass' is essentially

Hosta 'Etched Glass' is essentially a maintenance free perennial

For best hardiness in marginal zones

While it prefers an acidic moist soil

so don't freak out at the size

and the blue color adds even more charm

Calanthe Kojima Violet Saxifraga Hosta 'Etched Glass' is essentiallyCalanthe 'Kojima Violet' is a lovely seed strain of the hybrids of Calanthe aristulifera, C. discolor, C. sieboldii, and C. tricarinata. The semi evergreen large flat ground hugging foliage gives rise in early to mid April (NC) to 10" tall stalks, adorned with creamy white and lavender to violet flowers. Average to slightly moist woodland soils are best.