There are about 40 different species of hostas which are native to Japan, China, and Korea. They were brought to the U.S. in the 19th century and there are now about 7,000 named cultivars.
Hosta ‘Liberty’ was introduced by J. Machen, Jr. in 2000. A sport of H. ‘Sagae’, it has a moderate growth rate and reaches a height of about 39 inches with a width of also 39 inches. See the full characteristics in the Hosta Treasury.

The Eau Claire Garden Club is hosting a bus trip to Minneapolis on Thursday, November 19th that is open to non-members. You will visit The Holiday Ideas House at Bachman’s Garden Center, Minneapolis, which is the original Bachman family home that is all decorated for the holidays. There will be time to shop and look at all the holiday decor at the huge Bachman’s Garden Center. Lunch will be on your own expense in the greenhouse through Patrick’s Cafe.  Then off to the Como Park Conservatory and Zoo. First, we will visit the awesome Polar Bears at the zoo, then you can stroll thru the Conservatory and then walk through their new Winter Blooming Wonderland Exhibit.

Please check the Eau Claire Garden Club website for more information, to pay for the trip, and to reserve your space, eauclairegardenclub.com.