Penstemon grandiflorus Chelone Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' makes a

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' makes a 2' wide clump

which melt in our summers

as shown in our image

Named and introduced in the US by plantsman Barry Yinger

This isn't just a minor change from typical Dicentra spectabilis

Penstemon grandiflorus Chelone Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' makes aWe love Penstemon grandiflorus! Of course, what's not to like about any plant with the specific epithet of grandiflorus (grand flowers). Penstemon grandiflorus is a North American native that ranges from Minnesota, all the way south to the Texas hill country. In late April (NC), the small, glaucous rosette gives rise to 2' tall spikes of large bell shaped flowers truly stunning. In wet, humid climates like ours, Penstemon grandiflorus should be