Hosta Grand Slam 4b The 3' wide clumps are

The 3' wide clumps are topped with medium-lavender flowers in early summer

Malvaviscus drummondii is a unique deer-resistant hibiscus relative

As with all rare plants

Some of the material that is sold as Crinum 'Sangria' is simply the much less winter hardy Crinum procerum 'Splendens'

Hosta Grand Slam 4b The 3' wide clumps areThis introduction from the late Herb Benedict and his friend Hideko Gowen is probably a hybrid with H. pycnophylla or a similar species. The 2' diameter clump is composed of leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. With age, each leaf is edged with very dramatic waving. In early fall, the clump is topped with 20" spikes of lavender flowers. At least this one won't have an asterisk in the record books for "substance" abuse.