Hosta Shiny Penny Andropogon Not only is it a

Not only is it a fern

Please join me in a late night toast to yellow flowers and protruding stigmas

To survive those cold temperatures

alongside the emerging leaves is a bizarre 10" tall flower spike on a short stalk at ground level

and topped with lovely purple flowers in late winter and early spring

Hosta Shiny Penny Andropogon Not only is it aThis unique and fast growing hybrid (Hosta 'Lemon Lime' x Hosta 'Shining Tot') makes a delightful little 18" wide clump. The thick, new foliage is bright golden, changing to light green as the leaves age, creating a neat contrast. The clumps are topped with 18" scapes of lavender flowers in mid July.