Hosta 'Ben'
 

Originated by Mark Zilis of Illinois but registered in 2015 by Jim Schwarz on his behalf, this upright growing cultivar is of unidentified parentage. It is a fast growing, giant size hosta about 28 inches high by 38 inches wide. The leaves are medium green in color, broadly ovate, moderately corrugated, deeply wavy and slightly shiny on top with a twisted tip. Tubular shape leaves bloom from mid-July into August.

According to the registration materials: "...large, upright, piecrust edges, deep veins, uniquely swirled flowers..."



   

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