The Trophy Wife Hosta

The Hosta 'The Trophy Wife' is a very large, fast-growing hosta known for its dramatic seasonal color changes, from brilliant yellow in spring to copper-gold, and finally to chartreuse by mid-summer. It is a striking specimen plant for the shade garden. Key Characteristics Size: It is a large to very large hosta, maturing to about 37 inches (94 cm) in height and 60 inches (152 cm) in width. Foliage: The leaves are characterized by a lightly corrugated texture, numerous deep veins, and a generous, ruffled or "piecrust" margin with twisted tips.Color Transformation: The foliage is brilliant yellow when it emerges in spring, develops a show-stopping copper color as it transitions, and becomes chartreuse or greener by mid-summer. Flowers: It produces fertile, lavender flowers on upright scapes in early summer. Growth Habit: It forms a tall, upright, and fast-growing clump. Hybridizer: It was hybridized by Bob Fox from Indiana and is a seedling of 'Blaze of Glory' x 'Komodo Dragon'.  Car