H. ‘Americana’
Hosta ‘Americana’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Loyalist' registered in 2006, 'Americana' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its stiff, horizontally flattened leaves with white centers and dark green margins. The broadly ovate leaves measure 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long by 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide, with eight to ten vein pairs, a dull upper surface, and a glaucous bloom underneath.
In the Garden
'Americana' reaches a moderate growth rate and mature dimensions typical of small hostas, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the white leaf centers are less prone to sun scorch. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its compact form.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The white leaf centers are resistant to melting out, but standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | pure white with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Seasonal colour change | center lightens |
| Notable characteristics | very stiff, horizontally flattened leaves with white centers resistant to melting out |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Loyalist' — H. ‘Loyalist’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #248. How we check this data.