Hosta Solar Flare PP 7046 Argentina particularly toward the base

particularly toward the base

lying flat against the soil

Asarum sieboldii is very easy to grow in the woodland garden

It combines well with all other plants of winter interest whether other herbaceous perennials or flowering trees and shrubs such as Camellia or Prunus mume

Epimedium 'Purple Prince' or perhaps Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

Hosta Solar Flare PP 7046 Argentina particularly toward the baseThis giant hosta from Ohio's Henry Ross makes a stunning specimen to 30" tall x 4' wide. The registration says that H. 'Solar Flare' can reach 6' in width, but not in our climate. The upright form and large, pointed, golden leaves make this a real beacon in the garden, topped in mid July with 3' spikes of light lavender flowers.