Hosta Miss America (Plantain Lily)

Hosta ‘Miss America’ (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming a dramatic and refined mound of heart-shaped, medium green leaves adorned with white centers and light green streaking between the center and margin. Racemes of near-white, tubular flowers appear on thick, upright, tall scapes reaching 55-61 in. (138-152 cm) in early to midsummer. Fast-growing, this variegated hosta adds great color to the shady borders and containers.

Hosta 'Miss America' (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming a dramatic and refined mound of heart-shaped, medium green leaves adorned with white centers and light green streaking between the center and margin. Racemes of near-white, tubular flowers appear on thick, upright, tall scapes reaching 55-61 in. (138-152 cm) in early to midsummer. Fast-growing, this variegated hosta adds great color to the shady borders and containers.

  • Grows up to 20 in. tall (50 cm) and 55 in. wide (138 cm).
  • Performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds.
  • Perfect for the shade garden, mixed with other perennials in bed and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens or containers. Great as a groundcover or underplanting shrubs and roses.
  • Watch for slugs and snails which could damage the attractive foliage.
  • Cut off the stems after blooming to encourage the plant's growth. Discolored leaves should be trimmed back to the ground.
  • Propagate by division in early spring or late summer.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 9

Heat Zones 1
– 8

Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Hosta – Plantain Lilies
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 4'
– 5'
(120cm
– 150cm)
Spacing 60″ (150cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden