This is the 15th year of continuous daily publication for 365Caws. All things considered, it's likely it will be the last year as it is becoming increasingly difficult for me to find interesting material. However, I hope that I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world with my natural history posts, or encouraged a novice weaver or needleworker. If so, I've done what I set out to do.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Flowers Of The Hosta
Day 302: Hostas are generally considered a foliage plant, but their blossoms are certainly worth mention. Most are white or lavender, although there are a few varieties which verge on purple or magenta. They are borne on scapes (stalks) which rises a foot or more above the leaves. Foliage may be green, grey-green or green patterned with yellow or white. Variegated species tend to display the best color when grown in partial shade. Don't dismiss Hostas from consideration for a "flower" bed! They will reward you doubly.
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