Hosta Striptease Asarum cinnamon-colored spikes in the center

cinnamon-colored spikes in the center of the clump

eventually making a dense evergreen deer-resistant groundcover to 3" tall x 3' wide in 10 years

non of which seed around the garden

(aka: Sauromatum guttatum

we leave the stalks and enjoy the ornamental seed pods

Hosta Striptease Asarum cinnamon-colored spikes in the centerThis unique introduction is one that seemingly attracts all types of gardeners. This strange mutation of H. 'Gold Standard' has a durable, dark green H. 'Fortunei' like leaf, but with a unique pattern of gold and white in the center of each leaf. Alongside the golden center is a narrow white band between it and the green. The band is often not seen in young plants, but does seem to develop with age. In midsummer, the vigorously growing, 2' wide clump