Hosta Pathfinder Mexico and immediately knew I wanted

and immediately knew I wanted to grow and offer it

Flowering slows during the heat of summer

western Sichuan

and excellent drainage are the two keys to success

but slightly smaller than the better-known autumn fern

Hosta Pathfinder Mexico and immediately knew I wantedThis unique Hosta 'Francee' mutation is almost certainly a reverse tetraploid of the parent similar to Hosta 'Loyalist'. The black green slightly rippled foliage is background to the brilliant creamy white central pattern on each leaf. Each 2' wide clump is indeed a glowing beacon in the garden. In early summer, the clumps are topped with 20" scapes of light lavender flowers.