Hedychium Palani Asarum Hosta longissima

Hosta longissima

Perhaps planting millions of these in the Southwest during the Federal WPA projects of the 1930s wasn't such a great idea

and finally have enough to share

a 2014 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

Hedychium Palani Asarum Hosta longissimaHedychium 'Palani' is an imposing Hawaiian hybrid that makes a massive patch of 8'+ tall stalks, topped from summer until fall with masses of flower heads of fragrant bright orange flowers. This is not a selection for small gardens, but if you need to hide a neighbor's pig farm, this is certainly the plant for you! Hedychium 'Palani' is one of the most "axed" about gingers in our garden!