Hosta Jewel of the Nile Asia (syn: Cypripedium calceolus var

(syn: Cypripedium calceolus var

tender perennial attractive to hummingbirds

Rigid spurge sounds like more of a social disease than a great garden plant

the tiny clumps are topped with small but showy flowers that can either be pink

Hosta Jewel of the Nile Asia (syn: Cypripedium calceolus varThis stunning specimen arose as a sport on Kevin Walek's wonderful H. 'Dee's Golden Jewel'. Instead of having all gold foliage like the parent, H. 'Jewel of the Nile' has dark green foliage with a wide border of gold. The upright vase shaped form makes an almost perfect 2' wide clump, topped in late June with 30" tall scapes of near white flowers. You are certain to love this one.