Product Description
American Hero' Hosta PP23587(Walters Gardens 2009)
Medium.
Wide, dark green margin and creamy white with green flecked center,
6 inch long by 4 inch wide moderately twisted, lightly folded, ovate leaves.
Mature size: 22 inches wide by 12 inch height;
- Tough, durable Hosta that reliably displays strong variegation
- A sport of ‘Revolution’ with wider, dark green margins and a cream to pure white center with green speckling
- Lavender flowers in midsummer
- forms a very dense clump.
- Zone 3-9
Like the soldiers it honors, this is a tough, durable Hosta that reliably displays strong, bold variegation all season long.
In support of military families across the US, $.25 of each plant sold is donated to Project EverGreen, a national non-profit organization and creator of the GreenCare for Troops program.
The mission of the GreenCare program is to provide free lawn and landscape services to US military families at home while their loved ones serve in the Armed Forces. This is one small burden that together we can bear during this difficult time. The funds raised through the sale of Hosta 'American Hero' will go directly towards supporting the military families registered for the GreenCare for Troops program.
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To learn more, visit www.ProjectEvergreen.com.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
