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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Hosta 'Contortionist'
T. Avent 20
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available HostaItem #: 13308
Zones: 3a to 8b, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 8" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Hybrid
Hosta 'Contortionist' is a unique 2020 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction with glossy green wavy leaves, each of which ends with a unique twisted tip...probably due to its twisted and promiscuous sexual history involving rendevous with H. yingeri, H. venusta, H. 'Sun Power', H. 'Salute', H. 'Elvis Lives', and H. 'Maekawa'. The small 8" tall x 18" wide clump is sure to be a standout in the woodland garden. The stalks of light lavender, well-spaced flowers top the clump for us in early August.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Hosta
Flower Color: Purple/Lavender
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Living Wall
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