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Hosta 'American Halo'

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

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Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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Other Details

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USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Seed Collecting

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Slow

Where to Grow

Broadly Ovate

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mentone, Alabama

Marietta, Georgia

Valparaiso, Indiana

Derwood, Maryland

Royal Oak, Michigan

New Ulm, Minnesota

Saint Louis, Missouri

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Southold, New York

Glouster, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

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sanannie

White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | March 2009 | neutral

Sport of H. 'Northern Halo'
Originator: V. Wade, 1999

jody

MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | August 2002 | neutral

Flower scapes 18"-20" high. Sport of H. Northern Halo. Winner of 2002 Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Hosta Award.

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