Hosta Patriot

Hosta Patriot

'Patriot' Hosta is a long-time favorite, noted for the dramatic color contrast it lends to the landscape. Deep green leaves are flanked by broad, white margins throughout the season and lavender flowers shoot up from tall scapes in late summer.

Incredibly easy to care for, this is a tough, forgiving plant that really brightens the shade garden. (Hosta)

• Ovate leaves have dark green centers and outstanding, crisp white, streaked margins (margins are creamy-yellow in spring)

• Leaves are of better than average substance, are slightly wavy, and display good sun tolerance

• Lavender flowers appear on 30" scapes in midsummer

• Attracts both hummingbirds and songbirds

• A sport of 'Francee'

	Advantages: Easy To Grow Low Maintenance Great For Mass Plantings Good For Containers
	Grow Best:   Landscape  House Plant Containers
	Ideal position: Half Sun / Half Shade Full Shade
	Water: Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
	Healthy Temperatures: Warm, tropical vibes of 65-90°F Grown indoors as a houseplant but can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 - 9
	Growth Outlook: Their height will max out at 20-25’OA.  Height : 12-24" Wide: 24-36"  Growth Rate: Slow
	Pet Friendly - No Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
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Landscape uses: 

• By the entry (mainly singles)
  

• Accent for the corner of the house

• Single yard specimen

• Sentral anchor plant for small gardens and island beds

• In tall pool cages (interior 15’ or higher)

• Center of a circular drive

• Patio or pool container plant

• Accent for blank walls or privacy fences 

• On each side of an entrance to a long driveway

Plant care

Hosta are generally carefree. Remove the spent flower stalks if seeding is not wanted. (Not all varieties will seed.) Be aware that seedlings are rarely true to the parent plant. Unwanted or damaged leaves can be clipped off at the base at any time.

The entire plant will die back for the winter and spent foliage can usually be raked or clipped off easily in late fall or early spring. Can be divided in spring or fall every 3-5 years if desired.

Plant spacing