Hosta Sweet Tater Pie Acorus occur only in early fall

occur only in early fall

needle-like leaves and fluorescent purple

since it was first introduced in 1864

visitors ask in disbelief

This charming clumper is a wonderful 2' wide dwarf Hosta ventricosa seedling from South Carolina's Ursula Herz with very cute heart-shaped dark green leaves

Hosta Sweet Tater Pie Acorus occur only in early fallOur 1996 release resulted from a cross of H. 'Gold Scepter' x H. yingeri (H. 90 353). H. 'Sweet Tater Pie' has thick, waxy leaves that are very wavy. The glossy, chartreuse golden color (brightest in spring) changes throughout the wavy leaf like shadows on a mountainous terrain. The 30" wide clump is topped with purple, star like flowers in midsummer on 28" tall scapes the perfect southern dessert!