American Sweetheart

Hosta "American Sweetheart" review

The Hosta American Sweetheart is one of the most visually striking varieties we grow. American Sweetheart is a large hosta with an upright growth habit featuring wide, very dark green margins with creamy white centers. American Sweetheart was named in honor of Mildred Seaver considered by many to be the “Queen of Hostas”.

Hosta "American Sweetheart" information:

Size Category medium
Hosta height x width inches
Leaf length x width 23x18 cm (9x7 in.) inches
Vein pairs 10-12
Leaf color
Variegation medio
Leaf type heavy
Petiole heavy
Scape greenish white
Scape height 120 cm (47 in.)
Flower lavender
Fragrant
Flower length
Flowering period August
Fertile
Pod
Ploidy 4-4-4 suggested
Patents PBR24530
Sports 'Georgia Sweetheart' sport/yg
Progeny