Hosta 'Patriot' (Plantain Lily)

Plantain Lily 'Patriot', Patriot Hosta

A superb compact selection with more heat tolerance than other popular varieties. This sport of 'Francee' features glossy, bold, dark green foliage with gleaming white edges. Great for brightening a full or dappled shade border. An herbaceous perennial.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread3' - 6' (ft)
Spacing 48" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy, Variegated
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs, Wall-Side Borders
Hosta 'Patriot' (Plantain Lily) | Plantain Lily 'Patriot', Patriot Hosta || A superb compact selection with more heat tolerance than other popular varieties. This sport of 'Francee' features glossy, bold, dark green foliage with gleaming white edges. Great for brightening a full or dappled shade border. An herbaceous perennial.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy, Variegated, Deer Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs, Wall-Side Borders
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