Patriot Hosta
Hosta 'Patriot'
Asparagaceae · herbaceous perennial · cultivar
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Field Observations
Field Observation
Hosta 'Patriot' · Patriot Hosta
leaves emerging
April 9, 2026 · Issaquah · 1,308 GDD₃₂ · BBCH 09
Quick Facts
Height
1.5-2 ft
Spread
2-2.5 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light
Part Shade to Full Shade
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 3–9
Fall Color
Fades to pale tan in fall
Origin
Sport of 'Francee'; registered 1997 by J. Machen
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| 'Spring shoot emergence' BBCH '09' | 'Apr 1-May 1' |
| 'Full leaf expansion' BBCH '19' | 'May-Jun' |
| 'Flowering' BBCH '61-69' | 'Jul-Aug' |
Diseases — Other Associations (3)
Hosta virus X Foliar nematodes Phytophthora cactorum Crown rot
Pests — Regionally Documented (1)
Voles
Pests — Other Associations (1)
Slugs and snails