Hosta Mount Tom Thermopsis "nekkid" scapes emerge from dormancy

"nekkid" scapes emerge from dormancy in late summer

They are showy in bloom and the foliage while not show-stopping is quite handsome most of the year

the flower stalks grow rapidly from the woody underground base to 3' in length

This German introduction was discovered and named by the late Bob Hayes of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Hosta Mount Tom Thermopsis "nekkid" scapes emerge from dormancyThis H. 'Christmas Tree' hybrid is, without a doubt, one of the finest releases from the Lachmans' stellar breeding program. Each large, corrugated, dark green leaf is surrounded by what is possibly the finest wide cream edge ever on a hosta. Each stunning, 3' wide clump is topped in midsummer with 2' tall scapes of light lavender flowers. This is truly an incredible specimen plant.