Hosta Dawns Early Light Zephyranthes The clumps are topped with

The clumps are topped with 16" scapes of white flowers in early summer

the foliage and roots release the strong fragrance of licorice

protruding sex organ (spadix) which provides a dramatic contrast to the purple of the pitcher (spathe)

native to coastal marshes with a couple of traits that set it apart from more commonly grown red hot pokers

Although it was badly burned at -9 degrees F

Hosta Dawns Early Light Zephyranthes The clumps are topped withThis new introduction from Olga Petryszyn makes a fast growing, 3' wide mound of corrugated foliage, brilliant gold in spring, changing to a chartreuse color by summer. Essentially, this is a "Golden Tokudama" that grows quickly and does not scorch. In early summer, the clumps are topped with 30" scapes of light lavender flowers.