Hosta Earth Angel Muhlenbergia with thick cardboard-like leaves that

with thick cardboard-like leaves that resemble giant hands

Similar to the more common Bletilla striata

hummingbird-attracting flowers in spring

Bletilla striata grows best in moist-to-damp soils in 1-6 hours of sun

the pleated green leaves lay flat to form a nice background for the spikes of white lipped flowers backed with chartreuse green petals

Hosta Earth Angel Muhlenbergia with thick cardboard-like leaves thatNow, one of the great hostas has been made even better. We are pleased to offer Hosta 'Earth Angel', a marvelous white edged mutation of Hosta 'Blue Angel'. Each 5' wide clump is composed of thick, wide, pointed blue leaves, each surrounded by a 1" wide, creamy border (yellow in spring). Hosta 'Earth Angel' is the first giant blue hosta to have a border stand up and cheer! Maintenance: Hosta 'Earth Angel' is essentially a maintenance free perennial.