1-gallon container

Plantain lily 'Patriot'

Name: Hosta Patriot 1g
SKU: 1747

Hosta Patriot 1g

Hosta Patriot 1g — Summer Guarantee

At a glance

Hardiness

3 – 9

Light

East, West, North

Mature size

55 – 60 cm tall × 90 – 120 cm wide

Safety

Use caution

Hosta Patriot contains saponins and is toxic to dogs, cats and horses if eaten. Keep leaves and crowns away from pets and grazing animals.

Garden uses & seasonal interest

Plant characteristics

Plant type

Perennial

Season of interest

June - August

What to expect

Blooms

Jun–Aug

Good to know

Great in pots

Low maintenance

Clump-forming · Rounded

Perfect for

Shade gardensUnderplanting

Seasonal interest

How this plant changes through the year.

Spring

Foliage

greenwhite

Stems

green

Summer

Flowers

purple

Foliage

greenwhite

Stems

green

Fall

Foliage

greenyellow

Stems

greenbrown

Winter

Stems

brown

More plant details

Care Information

Pruning

Remove faded Hosta Patriot flower stems after blooming in summer. Cut back collapsed foliage in late autumn or clear it in early spring.

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Pests

Slugs and snails commonly damage Hosta Patriot leaves. Foliar nematodes may also mark leaves in warm, damp conditions.

Diseases

Crown rot and leaf spots can affect Hosta Patriot where soil stays wet. Improve drainage and remove badly damaged foliage if disease appears.

Propagation

Propagate Hosta Patriot by division in spring as new shoots appear. Division preserves the leaf pattern and mature clump form.

Characteristics

Type

Perennial

Variegated

Yes

Family

Asparagaceae

Synonyms

Hosta 'Patriot', HOSTA fortunei 'Patriot', Hosta fortunei Patriot

Plant highlights

Deep green leaves carry bold, streaky white margins., Large clumps bring bright structure to shade beds., Shade and steady moisture keep broad leaves clean.

Placement

Aspect

East, West, North