Patriot Hosta is a shade-loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for their foliage. The glossy basal leaves are deep green with wide creamy-white edging and deep veins. The bell-like lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies and pollinators . Best bloom in partial sun and moist well-drained soils. At a glance Botanical name: Hosta 'Patriot' Plant type: Perennial Light: Part Sun, Full Shade Mature size: 1' - 1.5' high × 2' - 2.5’ wide Spacing: 2’ Hardiness: Zones 4 - 8 Bloom colour: Purple Season of interest: Summer In the garden Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers. Pairs well with: Painted Fern, Lungwort, Columbine.