Hosta
Hosta 'American Halo'

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar: American Halo
Hybridized by V. Wade 1999

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

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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
Mound-like

Growth Rate
Slow

Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate

Leaf Appearance
Corrugated

Degree to which the appearance is present
Lightly

Leaf Texture (top)
Slightly Shiny

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Substance

Leaf Color
Intensely Blue-Green

Color of Leaf Margin
Creamy White

Number of Vein Pairs
more than 18

Appearance of Margin
Slightly Rippled

Margin Width
3" - 3 1/2"

Bloom Time
Early/Mid

Flower Shape
Funnel

Flower Fragrance
No fragrance

Does it set seed?
Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Color
Pure White