That last photo is magnificent. You have illustrated how a hosta given the right conditions will thank you big time. I am so glad you persevered, even when it wasn't performing well. It is fun to see the progression over the years.

-Babka

Mctavish6, thanks a lot for your effort to explain the beginnings of your stunning beautiful hosta. So my 1 eye dark green Niagara Falls with only 11 waves may have a future. It is sitting in early morning sun and afterwards under a high tree canopy in bright shade. You had yours in shade and it darkened, and as a young plant only had around 11 or no waves depending on circumstances. Your pictures show that there is mostly a huge difference in appearance between young and mature plants.
Thanks again! Bernd

Thanks for posting all of the pictures. I stopped in at my local nursery today to check out their sale and see what was left over and low and behold they had a Niagara Falls! I was concerned that it wasn't labeled correctly because it is a fairly light green but it has nice large rippled leaves and liked the look so I bought it anyway. I'm glad to see the various shades that yours has gone through. Maybe mine will develop that lovely dark green shade too! Thanks so much. I always love seeing your pictures. Your garden is lovely and your pictures are always so artistic.
Cj

Yours is a great one. I've killed two and a third isn't doing much. I may have to get serious about finding a better spot. My first three spots all leave something to be desired. And with hostas, it's all about spots.

Myrle,all I can say is:Wow! Mine haas a long ways to go,but it already has the rippled leaves,so I think it will be alright. Thanks for showing what the potential can be for this plant! Phil

Thanks for the nice comments folks. Looking back on this plant it surprised me how long I had it. I could see from my own pictures how "messing with it" set it back. That is probably why many of my plants take much longer than the three or four years to reach anything like maturity. Oh well, I like the crowded look and until I can't physically move things, I'll keep doing what I do. I don't usually get stunned by my own plants because I see them all the time once they are up. This year I was away for 3 days in late May just when they were opening. When I came home I was shocked by Niagara Falls. It had gotten so big! So did quite a few others. This seemed to be a year many leaped which kept me busy finding a better place for them. That combined with the weather keeping me inside some of the time is why I haven't been around much. I'm still trying to catch up on the alphabet which is now finished....Myrle

having just come across this old post of mctavish6 i had to order one!...thanks mctavish6,great pics

Thanks for reviving this post in hosta shopping season. I too will be purchasing this one.

Beverly
Who is still shopping

Best you post your 2012 picture of it so we can all drool over it again. I would lover to steal it but you may notice how big mine got in such a short period of time.Maybe there is home for my tiny Niagara Falls.

I am pleased someone refreshed this thread of Niagara Falls. I bet this plant of Myrle's sold many a NF in the last year or so. Mine is directly attributable to hers.

Mine has immature leaves, and while I put it in a big pot, I also stashed Aqua Velva (a fragrant hosta) in there with it until next year. Hmmm, maybe I can find a picture of it, but it is no way impressive.

WOW ! Thanks to whoever dug this one out of the archives. That is a beautiful hosta ... as an avid fan of Jade Cascade this comes in a close second.

Again Mctavish, beautiful hosta. I agree, you should show use her majesty in 2012.

Ludi

Ludi..click on link to see 2102 version...after reading this post i ordered a mature division and is one of my favs now!

Here is a link that might be useful: niagra falls 2012

Just to enable you all a little more, don't overlook Hoosier Dome a relative of Niagara Falls. It's similar but with rounder, cupped down leaves.