Hosta 'American Icon' — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'American Icon' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'American Icon' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Hosta 'American Icon' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hosta, known for its simple ovate or lanceolate leaves that often display attractive colours or variegation. This deciduous plant thrives in partial shade with a preference for north-, east- or west-facing aspects and sheltered conditions. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. In early summer, it produces erect racemes of nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and underplanting, it offers interest through spring and summer and is hardy to UK zone H7.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hosta

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Hosta 'American Icon' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Underplanting of roses and shrubs