ABC Wednesday - K for 'Krossa Regal'

An interesting hosta!  (And one that begins with K!)

This photo was taken July 5, 2014 from the "upstairs" dining room.  'Krossa Regal' has distinctive blue-gray-green, upward facing (vase-like) foliage .  You will find it on the right side of the photo below.

The next photo was taken just a couple of minutes ago.  My 'Krossa Regal' experienced two years' extreme drought.  This past growing season was wonderful, with ample rainfall, so he may return in better "splendor" next year!

 'Krossa Regal' leaves are somewhat waxy and very slug-resistant.  Its flower scapes are tall, sometimes reaching heights of 4-6 feet, crowned with lavender flowers, in mid- to late-summer.
You can see one leaf turning color. Often-times it develops an orange-yellow color in the Fall.

A fact I just read is that hostas grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.  Something to consider, if you are an urban-dweller.

Kind of a "Broad (leaved) subject!"
Kudos to hosta breeders.
Kudos to 'Krossa Regal!'

Shady Gardener  (Yep. It's a little dry, right now.  It should rain before long, however.)

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