Hosta plant named ‘American Hero’

Abstract

A new and unique Hosta plant named ‘American Hero’ characterized by compact plant habit and stiff, upright, heavily-substanced, twisted, variegated leaves with dark green margins and creamy centers. The leaf veins have an irregular and unusual fusing, a puckering or corrugation especially between the leaf margin and center and the creamy centers have an irregular green flecking. Flowering lasts for about 3 to 4 weeks beginning in mid-July with numerous light-lavender upward-facing flowers on cream-colored scapes.

I claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental  Hosta  plant named ‘American Hero’ as herein described and illustrated, suitable as a potted plant, for the garden, and for cut flower or leaf arrangements.