Hosta Fireworks PP 16062 Indonesia The specific epithet "formosanum" means

The specific epithet "formosanum" means beautiful but can also refer to a species' origin in Taiwan

Asarum sieboldii is an important medicinal herb in China

If you have only grown seed-strain Stokes' asters in the past

(aka: Hosta 99-81) Hosta 'Stimulation' is another of those truly recognizable hostas

and an ability to thrive in shade

Hosta Fireworks PP 16062 Indonesia The specific epithet "formosanum" meansHosta 'Fireworks' is another plant with a long and sordid past. It occurred as a sport of Hosta 'Loyalist', which was a sport of Hosta 'Patriot', which was a sport of Hosta 'Francee', which was a sport of Hosta 'Fortunei'. This circuitous route has produced a unique dwarf hosta, to 6" tall x 1' wide, composed of narrow green leaves with white centers. H. 'Fireworks' is perfect where a very small eye catching accent hosta is needed.