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Hosta 'American Dream'

 
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Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: American Dream
Hybridized by Wade; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1999

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Plant Size (check one):
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Growing Habit:
Upright

Growth Rate:
Slow

Leaf Shape:
Ovate

Leaf Appearance:
Cupped
Corrugated

Degree to which the appearance is present:
Lightly

Leaf Texture (top):
Dull

Leaf Texture (bottom):
Glaucous Bloom

Leaf Substance:
Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Color:
Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)

Color of Leaf Margin:
Golden Yellow
Creamy White

Number of Vein Pairs:
9 to 11
12 to 15

Appearance of Margin:
Slightly Rippled

Margin Width:
3" - 3 1/2"

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Flower Shape:
Bell

Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance

Does it set seed?:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Lavender

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Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral jody On Aug 13, 2002, jody from MD &, VA (Zone 7b) wrote:

I do not grow this plant, informational comment only. Wade 1999. Sport of H. High Fat Cream. Flower scapes 22"-24" high.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Glouster, Ohio



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