Hosta Sieboldiana Var. Elegans

Huge, sculptural, corrugated grey-blue leaves are topped with spikes of trumpet-shaped flowers of the palest lilac from early summer (which is earlier than many of the other hostas). When the plant has finished flowering, the seed pods split into tiny, star-like segments, which is also quite attractive. The striking leaves of this plaintain lily make a dramatic full stop at a woodland edge, where they contrast beautifully with ferns and other foliage plants. Once established, its foliage will also help suppress weeds.