|
Patriot Hosta, the 1997 Hosta of the Year,
a sport of 'Francee' with the same beautiful dark
green centers and form, but with a much wider crisp white margin.
It is very showy! Lavender flowers bloom in mid-summer. For the
best results, plant in a morning sun location with moist, rich
well drained soil. It grows to heights of 15-20 inches and widths
of 24 inches. It does well in shade. The Patriot Hosta
stands
out in a crowd of
Hostas, or
serves as a specimen when by itself.
Hosta is a slow growing clump-forming ground cover
and foliage plant for
partial sun to full shade areas. They are
long lived reliable plants that are easy to grow and offer
dramatic foliage as well as attractive and sometimes
sweet-smelling flowers.
Tall lavender or white flower spikes rise above the foliage in
summer and early fall. The big leaves are bold, sometimes
wavy-edged, in rich shades of green, blue green, gold, and
variegated combinations. Sizes range from compact dwarfs to giant
clumps 5 feet across. Plant in spring, late summer or early fall
in well-drained soil.
Landscape uses include
foundations, beds, edgings, borders, group
plantings, entranceways, understory plantings beneath large trees,
or focal points in the shade. |
