Hosta Yesterdays Memories Silene In very late summer

In very late summer

the foliage and roots release the strong fragrance of licorice

which turn purple in winter) clothe the upright woody stalks which have penstemon written all over them

it has survived 6 degrees F with only slight foliage damage

membranaceum superficially resembles a clumping E

Hosta Yesterdays Memories Silene In very late summerThis 2006 Hans Hansen introduction is a sport from our 1995 introduction, Hosta 'Squash Casserole'. Exhibiting the same amazing vigor of the parent, Hosta 'Yesterday's Memories' forms a 4' wide clump of chartreuse golden leaves surrounded by a contrasting dark green border. The vigorous clumps are topped in midsummer with 20" spikes of light lavender flowers.