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Hosta 'American Masterpiece'

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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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Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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Height
Cupped
Twisted
Wavy
Corrugated
Spacing
Lightly
Moderately
Sun Exposure
Glaucous Bloom
Danger
Glaucous Bloom
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Foliage

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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)

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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

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Foliage Color
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Slow
Where to Grow
Nearly Round
Seed Collecting
Light Green
Creamy White
Fruit Shape
Intensely Blue-Green
Fruit Size
4 (Above Average)
Fruit Colors
16 to 18
Growing Habit
Slightly Rippled
Days to Maturity
3" - 3 1/2"
Seed Type
Early/Mid
Usage
Near White
Disease Resistance
Bell
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
Yes; seed is viable
Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

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Soil pH requirements

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growth Rate

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Leaf Appearance
Non-patented
Degree to which the appearance is present

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Flower Size

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Habit

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Group

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Heat (Pungency)

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Disease Resistance

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Usage

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Section

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Flower Characteristics

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Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Leaf Texture

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Leaf Color

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Shadyfolks
Chesterland, OH (Zone 5b) | August 2004 | neutral

I have had this plant for 2 years. I understand that it is a slow grower. We bought it with one eye and now has 2 eyes. It has bloomed bo...Read More

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

Wade 1999. Flower scapes 14"-18" high.

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