Hosta Lakeside Love Affaire Spring ephemerals Danae was the daughter of

Danae was the daughter of King Acrisius of Argos

This winter-grower makes a spreading mass of attractive foliage to 15" tall x 3' wide in 6 years (much slower than the species)

it has no official Federal protection

topped with a giant dissected green leaf

Though a long-established plant could be divided

Hosta Lakeside Love Affaire Spring ephemerals Danae was the daughter ofThis beautiful hosta from Tennessee's Mary Chastain makes an eye catching, 3' wide x 16" tall, upright, arching clump. The 9" long leaves are edged with a wide, medium green border surrounding a striking cream center. The transition pattern of lighter green between the inner and outer colors give the clump a tricolor effect. The clump is topped in late spring with 22" scapes of near white flowers.