Plantation Lily
Hosta 'Patriot'
Nursery-Grown Patriot Hosta, 1 Gallon Ready to Plant
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- Transforms shaded gardens with season-long foliage and mid to late-summer blooms
- Grows to mature size in 3-4 years; hardy USDA zones 3-9
- Thrives in moist, rich soil; perfect for woodland plantings and containers
About this plant
Hosta 'Patriot' is a shade-loving herbaceous perennial that thrives in woodland gardens and shaded borders. Its foliage provides season-long interest where many plants struggle. The plant reaches 18-24 inches in height with a mature spread of 24-36 inches, making it ideal for underplanting trees, mass plantings, or container gardening on shaded porches.
Your Hosta 'Patriot' arrives in a 1-gallon nursery container, ready to plant. Plant it in rich, humus-heavy soil with consistent moisture. Water thoroughly at planting and keep soil evenly moist through the first growing season. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Place in part shade to full shade, depending on your climate.
Plantation Lily at a glance
| Botanical name | Hosta 'Patriot' |
|---|---|
| Plant type | herbaceous perennial (shade foliage plant) |
| USDA zones | 3-9 |
| Mature height | 18-24 in (45-60 cm) foliage mound; flower scapes reach 28-30 in |
| Mature width | 24-36 in (60-90 cm) |
| Sun | part shade to full shade; tolerates more morning sun in cooler/northern climates, needs afternoon shade in hot regions to prevent leaf scorc |
| Water | consistent moisture; about 1 in/week, more in sandy soil or hot spells; does not tolerate prolonged drought |
| Bloom time | mid to late summer (July-August, varies by region) |
| Bloom color | pale lavender to near-white |
| Growth rate | slow to moderate; roughly 2-4 in of spread gain per year, reaching full clump size in 3-4 years |
| Deer resistance | poor — hostas are a preferred deer browse; 'Patriot' is not notably more resistant than other cultivars |
| Best planting time | spring or early fall |
Container sizes explained
| #1 / 1 Gallon | A trade one gallon pot (about 6.5 inches). One to two seasons older than a quart, with an established root system. |
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| #2 / 2 Gallon | A trade two gallon pot. Common for peonies and perennials that need root room; usually blooms the first or second year. |
| #3 / 3 Gallon | A trade three gallon pot (about 10 inches). A well-developed shrub or small tree, often 2 to 4 feet tall on arrival. |
Questions before you buy
What size will I receive?
Your Hosta 'Patriot' arrives in a 1-gallon nursery container with established roots ready to plant in the garden or a larger container.
When should I plant it after arrival?
Plant immediately upon arrival for best results. Spring and early fall are ideal planting windows, but hostas can be planted any time the ground is workable if watered consistently during establishment.
How large does Hosta 'Patriot' grow?
The foliage mound reaches 18-24 inches tall with a spread of 24-36 inches at maturity. Flower scapes reach 28-30 inches. Full clump size is typically achieved in 3-4 years.
How much sun does it need?
Hosta 'Patriot' prefers part shade to full shade. In cooler northern climates, it tolerates more morning sun, but afternoon shade is essential in hot regions to prevent leaf scorch.
What hardiness zones does it grow in?
Hosta 'Patriot' is hardy from USDA zones 3-9, thriving across most of North America. Check your local zone for expected winter hardiness and bloom timing.
What care does it need in the first year?
Keep soil consistently moist (about 1 inch of water per week). Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Rich, humus-heavy soil amended with compost ensures strong establishment. Avoid moving the plant during its first season.