{"product_id":"hosta-patriot","title":"Hosta 'Patriot'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Patriot'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic shade perennial valued for its bold green leaves edged with crisp white margins that brighten darker garden spaces. Its mounded habit provides strong contrast in woodland plantings while sending up lavender flower spikes in midsummer that add a subtle seasonal accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 - 24 in x 24 - 30 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist rich well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hosta is a cultivated hybrid derived from Asian species and is not native to North America but is widely used in ornamental shade gardens for its dependable performance and striking foliage contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Ruby Throated Hummingbirds which visit the lavender flowers for nectar during midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native bees and bumblebees which forage among the tubular flowers for nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 30 in apart to allow mature clumps to develop their full spread without crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and foundation plantings where its variegated foliage adds contrast and brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds silvery foliage that enhances the bold variegation of hosta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides warm toned foliage that contrasts nicely with the green and white leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe 'Fanal' (False Spirea)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Introduces feathery red plumes that rise above the hosta mound in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings arching fronds with seasonal color that complement the broad foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Forms a low groundcover that fills in around the base of hostas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45948264939681,"sku":"HOSTA PATRIOT","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hospatr.jpg?v=1585312736","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/hosta-patriot","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}