Description
Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant' first came from a gardener in Japan to Hawaii
it's just too weird for any other explanation
a seriously exhibitionist plant
The quarter-sized
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Hosta montana Shunko Nishiki Laos Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Steroidal Giant' firstThis beautiful sport of the large growing Hosta montana was discovered by Japanese nurseryman Hiroyoshi Watanabe. It superficially resembles H. 'On Stage' (Choko Nishiki) with long, pointed leaves featuring a brilliant white center and contrasting medium green border. Each 3'+ clump (we don't know a mature size, since most Japanese grown plants are kept in tiny little pots) is topped with stalks of light lavender flowers on 48" scapes.