Pauline Banyai/Jim Dishon 1991.  A nigrescens hybrid. Large, bright, medium-green leaves with a satin sheen, slightly cupped,  cherry red petioles. 35″-40″ tall scapes with medium violet flowers. Hybridizers like this one. Remember Pauline Banyai from Gold Standard fame? We have an originator’s Gold Standard in our display garden. Photos available of this hosta at http://www.hostalibrary.org/.