Hosta montana Shunko Nishiki 5b topped in late October with

topped in late October with 4' tall stalks of double white flowers

After the flowers fade

The hard rhizome grows along the ground and the leaves arise singly from it

We soon realized we had a gem

Hosta montana Shunko Nishiki 5b topped in late October withThis beautiful sport of the large growing Hosta montana was discovered by Japanese nurseryman Hiroyoshi Watanabe. It superficially resembles H. 'On Stage' (Choko Nishiki) with long, pointed leaves featuring a brilliant white center and contrasting medium green border. Each 3'+ clump (we don't know a mature size, since most Japanese grown plants are kept in tiny little pots) is topped with stalks of light lavender flowers on 48" scapes.