Hosta longissima Nakafu Actaea the clumps are topped with

the clumps are topped with scapes of attractive purple

similar to its cousin

creating a very dramatic statement in the garden

so no deep shade

when we discovered a single population with narrow glaucous blue foliage

Hosta longissima Nakafu Actaea the clumps are topped withHosta longissima 'Nakafu' is a rare selection of a little grown Japanese hosta species. Hosta longissima 'Nakafu' forms a small 6" tall x 18" wide clump of narrow, . 5" wide x 10" long green leaves, each highlighted by a narrow gold central stripe, which fades in hot summer temperatures. Hosta longissima performs best in a soil that stays relatively moist no dry shade for this species.