Hosta Pot of Gold Bhutan Thanks to plantsman Jim Waddick

Thanks to plantsman Jim Waddick for sharing this gem

surrounded with a golden border that widens to almost 1/2" with age

Gardeners from cold climates are often surprised to learn that some salvias are shrubs

This outstanding selection of Agave x pseudoferox was given to us by the late Texas plant explorer Logan Calhoun just before his death

Hosta Pot of Gold Bhutan Thanks to plantsman Jim WaddickHosta 'Pot of Gold' is an all gold sport of Hosta 'Rainbow's End', which in turn is a sport of Hosta 'Obsession'. The narrow, glossy golden leaves form an attractive small 15" wide clump, topped in mid July with 18" tall flower scapes that are heavily speckled purple a hummingbird favorite. The purple flower buds opening pinkish lavender and accompanying purple tinged vestigial leaves are a nice color contrast to the bright gold foliage.