Paris polyphylla Manettia Hosta montana 'Aureomarginata' and shrink

Hosta montana 'Aureomarginata' and shrink the plant by 1/3 while adding heavy rippling to the leaves

wavy blue-green leaves is highlighted by 2" wide golden borders

we were botanizing north of Hanoi and after finding our road washed out

lying flat against the soil

but will succumb in the winter at much higher temperatures if the soils are moist

Paris polyphylla Manettia Hosta montana 'Aureomarginata' and shrinkStrange as it may seem, this paris hails from China, where it is widespread throughout the southern region in conditions similar to where trillium grow. In fact, paris is a trillium cousin, although the above ground appearance is quite different. Paris polyphylla is relatively easy to grow, provided you don't start with dried up, mostly dead rhizomes sold by many bulb dealers. In spring, the 2' tall stalks are topped with an umbrella of 12 or more