Hosta Childhood Sweetheart Actaea Although some taxonomists have lumped

Although some taxonomists have lumped Acanthus hungaricus into Acanthus balcanicus

Once you see this plant

These vigorous growers have the same growing requirements

with its slowly spreading habit similar to its faster spreading cousin

Provide evenly moist

Hosta Childhood Sweetheart Actaea Although some taxonomists have lumpedThis 2005 Hans Hansen introduction is a cross between a variegated H. 'Tardiflora' seedling and H. 'Shining Tot'. The result is a delightful 18" tall x 32" wide mound of shiny green foliage with a nice yellow border. The clumps are topped in September with 16" tall spikes of lavender flowers. Although it's not a regular occurrence, there have been seasons in which the flower spikes were highly branched.