Hosta Iron Gate Delight Hummingbird Plants humid climates as long as

humid climates as long as the soil doesn't stay dry for extended periods

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is considered to be one of the finest hostas ever introduced

An extremely low maintenance plant

2' wide clump is topped with violet flowers on 2' tall scapes

Hosta Iron Gate Delight Hummingbird Plants humid climates as long asHere is one of the truly great heat tolerant hostas that slipped through the proverbial cracks. Hosta 'Iron Gate Delight', introduced in 1981 by North Carolina's own Van Sellers, has 5" long oval leaves with a very dramatic border that emerges gold, then changes over to cream. Hosta 'Iron Gate Delight' is a vigorous grower that matures into a spectacular 3' wide clump, further enhanced with extremely fragrant lavender flowers on 2' scapes in midsummer