Hosta 'Patriot' (Patriot Hosta)


Michael's Opinion

A vibrant variegated Hosta, with wide, white margins.

Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHosta
Cultivar'Patriot'
CategoryPerennials
OriginJ. Machen Jr. 1991. (Sport of H. 'Francee'.) Selected Hosta of the year 1997.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-45
Height50 cm
Spread127 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensThe A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are dark green with irregularly margined white parts, each leaf measuring 16 x 13 cm.
Flower DescriptionLavender coloured blooms atop medium-tall stems.

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