Hosta Shazaam Veronica Thanks to canna guru Johnnie

Thanks to canna guru Johnnie Johnson for sharing this coveted gem he first brought into the US from New Zealand

Salvia chamaedryoides distinguishes itself from its other cousins discussed here in that its foliage is silvery-grey instead of green and its flowers are cobalt blue

It is not particular about moisture

just like an alien

plastic-like fronds circling the leg-sized trunk which can eventually reach 10' tall

Hosta Shazaam Veronica Thanks to canna guru JohnnieWe have seen few hostas attract more attention in our garden than Gil Jones' Hosta 'Shazaam'. This marvelous Hosta 'William Lachman' hybrid makes a stunning 2' wide clump of pointed green leaves with heavy corrugation. Each leaf is surrounded by a dramatic, 1" wide, creamy border that makes the clump "jump" visually. This is certainly one of the best introductions from Gil's extensive breeding program. The vigorous clumps are topped with 2' tall