Award-winning sport of ‘Francee’ with heart-shaped leaves with dark green centers and a large, crisp, white edge. More sun tolerant than most hostas. Large. 22″by 30″. Botanical Name- Hosta Patriot Pronunciation- HAH-stuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to shade Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Lavender Bloom Time- Mid summer Companion Plants- Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ – classic variegation vs dark leaves Fauna Attracted- Not a major pollinator plant, but hummingbirds do visit tubular flowers Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP23 Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back spent foliage after frost; keep soil moist and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Remove dead or damaged foliage in fall or early spring. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil benefits from organic matter to retain moisture evenly. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Slugs, crown rot
