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Patriot Hosta Plant

12.99
  • - Plantian Lily
  • - Height: 18-20 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • - Exposure: Shade-Part Sun
  • - Bloom Time: July-August
  • - Every order comes complete with a large, Grade #1 bulb, premium fertilizer for rapid growth, and comprehensive planting instructions to ensure your success.
Plant Features

Patriot Hosta Plants produce the most vivacious and visible white margins of any variety. It offers large, ovate-shaped, leaves and funnel-shaped, lavender flowers that rise well above its foliage in midsummer. It was named Host of the Year by both the American Hosta Growers Association and the Royal Horticultural Society. You can see this one from clear across the yard! Plantain lilies thrive when grown in moist soils with between 2-5 hours of sun. Plants should be divided every 3-5 years; its best to do so in the fall right before the first frost. Hummingbirds and bees are attracted to it flowers.

Our Hosta Plants are grown with care and free of harmful pesticides, ensuring they are a safe and lush addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring or fall for optimal root establishment
  • - Space plants 18-36 inches apart, depending on the variety, to allow for full growth

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Prefers rich, well-drained, and moist soil with plenty of organic matter

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply when first planted, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist
  • - Once established, keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support lush foliage
  • - Avoid over-fertilizing, which can encourage excessive foliage at the expense of flowers

Pruning and Training:

  • - Remove faded or damaged leaves throughout the growing season to maintain appearance
  • - Cut back dead foliage to ground level in late fall or early spring to encourage fresh growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Hosta may attract slugs and snails; use organic methods like slug traps or barriers to manage infestations
  • - Monitor for pests such as deer, as they are known to eat Hostas

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms in mid-summer with spikes of bell-shaped flowers, often fragrant, in shades of white, lavender, or purple

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerates both heat and cold conditions

Companion Plants for Hosta:

  • - Ferns: Complements Hosta’s bold leaves with soft, feathery textures
  • - Astilbe: Adds colorful, airy blooms that contrast with Hosta’s broad foliage
  • - Heuchera: Provides a colorful, low-growing partner that pairs well with Hosta
  • - Brunnera: Offers heart-shaped leaves that contrast with Hosta’s texture and form
  • - Echinacea: Adds height and bright flowers that enhance Hosta’s leafy greens
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 0-6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 20-30 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Multicolored
Attracts Bees, Hummingbirds
Features Cut Flowers
Garden Styles Container Garden, English Garden, Fall Garden, Japanese Garden, Pollinator Garden, Woodland Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Filler, Focal Point, Ground Cover, Texture
Pet Friendly No
Tolerates Clay soil

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Came back even stronger this year

I planted these at the end of the summer and they grew well. Eventually the deer found them and chomped them to the ground. I thought they were done for good but they returned this summer bigger than last year. The deer have nibbled a little, but so far, so good.

From Carol | July 16, 2022


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GrowJoy always follows through with their plants. I have been completely satisfied with all my orders

From Monica | July 17, 2021


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Patriot hosta plants arrived timely in well protected packaging. They are great looking and have well established root systems.

From anonymous | September 27, 2018


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