Hosta Bubba Juncus but is strangely absent from

but is strangely absent from most American gardens

It will not survive in soils that remain waterlogged

this fine southern native is one of the best of the blue stars

while the seed are enjoyed by an array of song birds

The wonderfully fragrant

Hosta Bubba Juncus but is strangely absent fromThis 1994 Plant Delights JLBG introduction was derived as a seedling from H. 'Sum and Substance'. Hosta 'Bubba' is sure to stand out in any garden with its slick, very shiny, thick green leaves as if coated with Slick 50 engine treatment. Each 3' wide clump of Hosta 'Bubba' is topped by light lavender flowers in late summer. Bubba is, of course, short, fat, and has a little red neck (at the base of each petiole) everybody needs a Bubba in their garden!