| Hosta ‘American Halo’
 Plant number: 1.276.130
 Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This midsized selection has thick rounded blue-green leaves with streaky cream-white margins. White flowers appear in June. Good slug resistance. A slower-growing specimen type. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Clumps may be easily divided in the spring or fall. While deer enjoy eating Hosta, this variety may be slightly less palatable to deer than others.  Further details forHosta ‘American Halo’
   
      
           
           
           Optimal Growing Conditions
           
           
               Sun Exposure                   Partial Shade or   Full Shade
                 Soil Type   Normal or   Sandy  or   Clay
                 Soil pH   Neutral or   Alkaline  or   Acid
                 Soil Moisture   Average or   Moist
                 Care Level   Easy                                                      
           
           
           Appearance and Characteristics
           
           
             Flower Colour                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  White                 
             Blooming Time   Early Summer                                                                                                                                                                                           
             Foliage Color   Blue                                                                                                                                                                             Variegated                    White                                                                    
             Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form                                                                       Border                                     Containers                                     Cut Flower                    Deer Resistant                                                                       Rabbit Resistant                                                                       Massed                                                      Specimen                                                      Woodland
             Flower Head Size   Large                 
             Height    50-55 cm                     20-21 inches
             Spread    120-150 cm                     47-59 inches
             Foot Traffic    None
                Growth Rate    Slow            Disclaimer:  This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup. 
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