Plant: Patriot - Hosta - Medium
Hosta · Hosta 'Patriot'
$16.00
Size: 1 gal
Light
Part Shade
Bloom
Summer
More about this plant
Patriot is a medium hosta, about 22 inches tall, with dark green leaves edged in a bold white margin that stands out in shade. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in summer. It prefers part to full shade and even moisture and is used in shade borders, mass plantings and containers. It is a sport of Francee and was the 1997 Hosta of the Year.
- Part Shade
- Blooms in summer
- Hardy in USDA zones 3-9
Plant description
Patriot is a medium hosta, about 22 inches tall, with dark green leaves edged in a bold white margin that stands out in shade. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in summer. It prefers part to full shade and even moisture and is used in shade borders, mass plantings and containers. It is a sport of Francee and was the 1997 Hosta of the Year.
- Flowers
- Medium lavender flowers on tall scapes, opening from June to August depending on the source.
- Foliage
- Dark green leaves about 7 by 5 inches with a bold, wide white margin that is creamy-yellow in spring.
- Fruit
- Dry brown seed capsules follow the flowers.
- Light
- Dappled/Filtered Light
- Pruning
- Cut flower stems after blooming and remove discolored leaves at ground level.
