i dont think W is that big a plant ... and it would be much bluer in spring ... since the reference is to jim wilkins beloved univ of MI ... maize and blue.. as far as you can go with that in hosta of course its august.. and blues are tough to come by ken

Russ, I would be happy to share anything with you you want. Also, I'll tell you any of my sources you want. Just let me know. I bought this from the same guy I bought the patens (I asked for an ID of way earlier) that piqued your interest then as well. He says these are just immature plants. If you look at the JC book you were referencing before under fischeri, he does show an immature fischeri at the base of the mature plants that doesnt look anything like this. And for that matter, in the same picture, the adult fischeri has strong markings even on the older growths where as mine has only minor markings on the new growth that fades to an almost solid green on the old growths. I did look at that book and compare but it's so hard to compare a picture to a plant sometimes. Oh well. I appreciate all the feedback though!

Yes they can be transplanted but even as seedlings they have a deep taproot. Dig deep and water well after the move. Transplanting is best done in the morning or evening on a cool cloudy day - if it is drizzling rain all the better.

Hi Floral Thanks for your suggestion, but I am not sure. All images I can find of Henbane flowers seem to show a tessellated type pattern on the petals which this doesn't appear to show. Also the pistil length seem to be quite different. Time to check out Henbane relatives. Regards Fof