A small, mound-forming deciduous perennial to around 25-35cm in height, with a fun clump of long, thin, wavy leaves of zesty yellow, contrasting wonderfully with the dark purple flowers held up high in summer. This life and soul of the party is relatively slug resistant and sun tolerant
0.1-0.5 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagate by division in early spring or late summer
Remove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of the growing season
May be susceptible to slugs and snails; container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil
May be susceptible to virus diseases
