'Miss America' features showy green leaves with a jet of ivory down the center of each, embellished with streaks of chartreuse. In summer, clusters of large, lavender flowers soar above the foliage on 5-foot-tall scapes that are sure to turn heads.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Miss America' PP 32068

Common Name: Miss America Hosta, Shadowland Miss America Hosta

Garden Size: 20 inches tall by 55 inches wide; scape height 55-61 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Large, broad, heart-shaped leaves with wide, green margins and creamy white centers. The white pattern on the leaves has an irregular feathered or streaked appearance and forms a bright chartreuse color where it overlaps with the green margin.

Flowers: Large, tube-shaped, lavender flowers that grow on unusually tall scapes above the foliage. Blooms mid to late summer.

Plant Origin: East Asia, primarily Japan and Korea. Most commercially available hostas are hybrids.

Wildlife Support: Hummingbirds and some bees enjoy the flowers. A favorite treat for our local deer.

Fertilizing: Apply compost in early spring before new growth emerges.

Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth; trim back damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Leave the leaves over the winter and wait until early spring to clean up.

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Uses: Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings.

AHS Classification: II-6a (Large Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Hybrid of H. ‘American Sweetheart Streaked’ x H. nigrescens ‘Eliator’

Notes: Part of the Shadowland collection of hostas from Proven Winners.