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Hosta 'Patriot' (Hosta)

Hosta 'Patriot' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of White Flower Farm



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Hosta 'Patriot' HOSS-tah Common Name: Hosta Genus: Hosta

Hostas are the first plants to come to mind when shade tolerance is required, but not all of them can take the heat in our region. ‘Patriot’ has proven to be one of the toughest, and its white margins and relatively large leaves make it a beacon of brightness in the shade. As a bonus, it will flower in midsummer with lavender trumpets on tall spikes.


 Care: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
 Propagation:

Divide plants in late summer or early spring.


 Problems:

Slugs and snails. In containers, watch for vine weevil. Also viruses and foliar nematodes.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Summer; Summer
Foliage Color Variegated Foliage
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Shade
Style Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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