Hosta, Patriot #1
Patriot Hosta
Hosta 'Patriot'
Height: Typically 18 inches tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 24 inches wide
Spacing: Plant 18–24 inches apart for an attractive, uniform display
Growth Rate: Slow
Deciduous
Description
Patriot Hosta infuses your landscape with a bold, spirited flair. Its vibrant, richly textured leaves—with striking white margins against deep green centers—form a dense, eye-catching clump perfectly suited to Michigan’s cooler conditions. In midsummer, elegant flower scapes emerge to offer a delicate splash of color, complementing the hosta’s impressive foliage. Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or as a refined accent in containers, this perennial delivers a low-maintenance yet stunning statement that brightens even the shadiest corners of your landscape.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers partial to full shade (minimum 3–4 hours of filtered light daily)
- Soil: Thrives in rich, well-drained, consistently moist soil enriched with organic matter
- Watering: Provide regular moisture during the growing season, adjusting for cooler Michigan conditions
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: Remove dead or damaged foliage in early spring to refresh its appearance
Refresh your landscape with Patriot Hosta—a refined, resilient perennial that brings a proud, textural elegance to every season.
