Plant field guide
Hosta (Patriot)
A striking variegated hosta with dark green centers and wide, crisp white margins. Medium-sized variety that forms neat, uniform mounds. Lavender flowers on tall scapes in midsummer.
Growing requirements
- Scientific name
- Hosta 'Patriot'
- Sun
- partial shade
- Water
- moderate
- Height
- 14 in (36 cm) – 18 in (46 cm)
- Spread
- 30 in (76 cm) – 36 in (91 cm)
- Spacing
- 30 in (76 cm)
- Hardiness zones & minimum temperature
- USDA 3–9; average annual extreme minimum from -40°F (-40.0°C). Hardiness does not predict local frost dates.
- Difficulty
- easy
Planting & seasonal timing
Northern Hemisphere planting months: not yet verified in our database.
Northern Hemisphere pruning months: November, December.
For the Southern Hemisphere, these seasonal windows shift approximately six months. Check your local frost forecast, soil temperature, and species requirements; calendar months are not a guarantee of planting safety.
Wide white margins make this one of the most recognizable hostas. Good slug resistance. Consistent performer year after year. Needs consistent moisture for best appearance.
Pruning
Remove dead foliage after frost. Deadhead flower stalks if desired.
Fertilizer
Balanced slow-release
Early spring
Mulch
2-3 inches of organic mulch.