Hosta Dawns Early Light Zephyranthes We immediately switched its name

We immediately switched its name to Aucuba japonica 'Bored Female'

Although it was badly burned at -9 degrees F

We find that the foliage and scape coloration is best in more sun

protruding sex organ (spadix) which provides a dramatic contrast to the purple of the pitcher (spathe)

I have seen this occasionally incorrectly offered as Bletilla striata 'Alba'

Hosta Dawns Early Light Zephyranthes We immediately switched its nameThis new introduction from Olga Petryszyn makes a fast growing, 3' wide mound of corrugated foliage, brilliant gold in spring, changing to a chartreuse color by summer. Essentially, this is a "Golden Tokudama" that grows quickly and does not scorch. In early summer, the clumps are topped with 30" scapes of light lavender flowers.