Hosta Nefertiti Rohdea Clematis fruticosa 'Mongolian Gold' forms

Clematis fruticosa 'Mongolian Gold' forms a shrubby 18" tall x 4' wide clump of arching cinnamon stems clothed with rubbery

Epimedium myrianthum 'Mottled Madness' is a special selection of the 1998 published species from China

add a full moon and a bottle of wine

I am shamelessly envious of those of you north of Zone 7b or on the West Coast who can grow it

Hosta Nefertiti Rohdea Clematis fruticosa 'Mongolian Gold' formsHosta 'Nefertiti' is a little known, but wonderful Hans Hansen introduction that was discovered as a sport of Hosta 'King Tut'. The thick, corrugated golden leaves are surrounded by a wide green border, creating a lovely combination. The foliage of Hosta 'Nefertiti' is lutescent, meaning it becomes brighter later in the season. The clumps are topped with 32" white flower scapes in late spring.