Hosta Fingernails Fragrant Foliage Plants In re-created prairies

In re-created prairies

The 2' long x 1' wide black leaves are contrasted nicely on both the front and back by green veins

This cross was formerly considered the same as Sarracenia x mitchelliana until Sarracenia purpurea and Sarracenia rosea were recognized as distinct species

they will remain attractive all summer if not drought stressed

Hosta Fingernails Fragrant Foliage Plants In re-created prairiesHosta 'Fingernails' is a 2019 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of another miniature hosta from our breeding program with extremely tiny leaves. The breeding to develop this includes crosses with Hosta 'Hush Puppie', Hosta 'Silver Bay', Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears', and Hosta 'Cracker Crumbs'. Hosta 'Fingernails' is a vigorous midget that only reaches 1" tall x 8" wide and is composed of tiny 1" long x . 5" wide dark green leaves, attached to a visible