Hosta War Paint Rhapidophyllum Starting in late summer

Starting in late summer

not the similar Microsorum fortunei

this clumping subshrub forms a 3' tall x 3' wide mass of stiff

Hosta 'Night Before Christmas'

but quickly resprouts and will reach 8-10' tall by the end of the season

Hosta War Paint Rhapidophyllum Starting in late summerImagine a clump of the stunning H. 'Niagra Falls' that, as an added bonus, developed a bright creamy center in early spring. If you think that would be nice, you need to add Hosta 'War Paint' to your garden. The eye catching 4' wide clumps are composed of wavy edged, large green leaves, which are accented in early spring with a stunning cream center. Even after the center color fades, first to yellow, then to green, you're left with a fabulous hosta.