Hosta rupifraga Arum generally the warm end of

generally the warm end of Zone 7 and south and can be left in the ground there

making a 15" wide rosette

which are also highly prized by all kinds of bees

the overall effect is a shimmering silver bush

Hosta rupifraga Arum generally the warm end ofHosta rupifraga is native to a very small area at 2,500' elevation on Japan's remote volcanic Hachijo Jima island, where it can be found growing in sunny rock cracks near the crater's rim. Hosta rupifraga is one of the most sought after hosta species, especially for hybridizers. The 8" tall x 18" wide clump is composed of very thick, dark green, matte finish leaves. This is not the clone of Hosta longipes var. latifolia that is often sold as Hosta