Patriot 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 H. 'Francee' Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today's gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.
 
Height:
 
22.0 Inches
 
Spread:
 
30.0 Inches
 
Scape Height:
 
30.0 Inches
 
Hardiness Zones:
 
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
 
Flower Color:
 
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
 
Variegated
Sunlight:
 
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
 
Average Water Needs
Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
 
Average Soil Quality
Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
 
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
 
Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
 
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate:
 
Medium
Garden Style:
 
Patio Container
Eclectic
Woodland Shade
Other Features:
 
Border Plant
Container
Cut Foliage
Easy To Grow
Attractive Foliage
Mass Planting
Specimen
Focal Point
 
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.