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 |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 3' - 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