Shredded survivor

The beautiful variegated green leaves of this hosta were shredded by snails a few weeks ago, but not before the plant had garnered enough energy to produce flower spikes.

Hosta 1 - Snails 0

Lily-like Funk

Surprised by the emergence of this hosta flower, looking lily-like and emitting a similar perfume. Turns out that they're also known as plantain lilies and Funkia, in honour of botanist Heinrich Funk.