Hosta plantaginea Ming Treasure Red Foliage Plants via the US National Arboretum

via the US National Arboretum (USNA #39665)

It grows in a wide range of conditions from wet to fairly dry

Asclepias tuberosa is a heat and drought tolerant US native

thanks to a short creeping rhizome

This consummate conversation piece grows well in sites that can be kept slightly moist but well-drained

Hosta plantaginea Ming Treasure Red Foliage Plants via the US National ArboretumThis is one of the most exciting new hostas that we've grown in a long time a chartreuse edged Hosta plantaginea. If you like Hosta plantaginea, then you will love Hosta 'Ming Treasure'. The nice, wide, chartreuse margin intensifies in color against the light green background as the season progresses. Delighting hummingbirds in August, the clump is topped with 2' tall stalks, ending in 8" long fragrant pure white flowers it's got it all!