Hosta jonesii Bulgaria which is always sold under

which is always sold under this name

those in cool climates will not observe this amazing phenomenon

followed by bright red jujube-like fruit in fall

The clump is topped with light lavender flowers in summer

followed by green seed pods that bend toward the ground as the berries ripen to shiny metallic black

Hosta jonesii Bulgaria which is always sold underThis very rare Korean species was named in 1989 by M. G. Chung in honor of Dr. Sam Jones, formerly of the University of Georgia. H. jonesii is very closely related to H. tsushimensis which it resembles in foliage. (I feel these two species will eventually become one.) The oblong, light green leaves of thin texture compose the 16" wide clump. In late summer, the clumps are topped with 20" tall scapes (quite often branched) of lavender flowers.