Hosta 'Miss America' PP32,068 - PW® Shadowland® Miss America Hosta - Shipped
Miss America Hosta is a shade-loving herbaceous perennial that forms a low mound primarily grown for its foliage. Its large textured heart-shaped foliage are green with a contrasting cream and white center with light green streaks. The tall scapes of pale lavender bell-like flowers raise up above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies and pollinators. Best bloom in part sun and moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
China, Japan, and Korea |
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
4' - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Snails and slugs can cause severe problems if left unchecked. Foliar nematodes can cause interveinal browning. Plants infected with Hosta Virus X (HVX), tobacco rattle virus or tomato ring spot virus should be immediately removed from garden areas and destroyed. Otherwise, little to no problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Woodland Gardens, Shade Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Painted Fern, Lungwort, Columbine
IMAGE: Prides Corner, Hosta x Shadowland® 'Miss America'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.