Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot' 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.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 24 - 30 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to shade
Soil Preference: Moist rich well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Not deer resistant
Native Status
This 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.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Hummingbirds
- Attracts Ruby Throated Hummingbirds which visit the lavender flowers for nectar during midsummer.
Bees
- Supports native bees and bumblebees which forage among the tubular flowers for nectar.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 30 in apart to allow mature clumps to develop their full spread without crowding.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and foundation plantings where its variegated foliage adds contrast and brightness.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Adds silvery foliage that enhances the bold variegation of hosta.
- Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Provides warm toned foliage that contrasts nicely with the green and white leaves.
- Astilbe 'Fanal' (False Spirea) - Introduces feathery red plumes that rise above the hosta mound in early summer.
- Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) - Brings arching fronds with seasonal color that complement the broad foliage.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Forms a low groundcover that fills in around the base of hostas.