Hedychium Tai Savannah North Carolina Native Plants Hosta 'Bright Lights' actually grows

Hosta 'Bright Lights' actually grows well in the South

This beautiful sport of the large growing Hosta montana was discovered by Japanese nurseryman Hiroyoshi Watanabe

The clumps are topped with 18" tall scapes of lavender flowers in early summer

Although it can produce bananas

Hedychium Tai Savannah North Carolina Native Plants Hosta 'Bright Lights' actually growsThis Doyle Smittle hybrid looks like Hedychium coronarium on steroids. The 5' tall stems of Hedychium 'Tai Savannah are adorned with huge green leaves, then topped, starting in midsummer, with 12" tall inflorescences. Each flower head is home to more than 100 very fragrant, creamy white flowers with a darker yellow central pattern. The contrasting yellow orange stamens are a nice "Martha" touch.