Hosta Joshuas Banner Baptisia Spigelia marilandica

Spigelia marilandica

which we subsequently named Myosotis 'Southern Blues' and propagated to share with other warm-climate gardeners

In addition to the dramatic purple-black pitcher with contrasting colors inside

topped by a giant divided leaf

'Carolina Sunshine' makes a stunning

Hosta Joshuas Banner Baptisia Spigelia marilandicaThis splendid fast growing Gil Jones hybrid emerges brilliant yellow in the spring with a distinctive white border to each heavily ruffled leaf. As the season progresses, the leaf color changes to a more chartreuse gold, while the white border intensifies. In midsummer, the 3' wide clumps are topped with scapes of light lavender flowers. This has been a stunning specimen in our display gardens!