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Posted: December 31, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Hosta 'Miss America'
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Plant Type: Hostas

A majestic, variegated large hosta that will capture the hearts of any gardener who showcases it in their garden. Medium green, heart-shaped leaves have white centers and light green intermediate streaking between the center and margin. The contrast between the margin and the center is dramatic and refined. Near white, tubular flowers have a lavender pattern in the center of the petals on thick, upright, tall stems.

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Flower Color

Purple/white shades.

Foliage Color

Medio (green and white)

Plant Spread

55"

Good Companions

Other shade loving plants.

Plant Height

20"

Scape Height

59"

Hardness Zone

3

Soil Moisture

Moist and highly organic

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Forms a majestic clump with beautiful white centered leaves and wide green margins. Very attractive large lavender flowers top the clump on tall, straight flower stems.
It originated from a cross of a streaked Hosta 'American Sweetheart' and the giant Hosta nigrescens 'Elatior'.

Bloom Time

Early summer, mid-summer

Critter Resistance

Rabbits/deer

Exposure

Part to full shade

Growth Rate

Rapid

Seasonal Interests

spring and summer