Hosta 'Patriot' is a popular, award-winning, low-maintenance perennial known for its striking, large, dark green leaves with wide, crisp white margins. It thrives in USDA zones 3–9, forming a dense mound 12–22 inches tall and 24–30 inches wide, making it ideal for brightening shady borders and containers. 
 
Key Features and Benefits
Appearance: Features glossy, ovate leaves with a significant contrast between dark green centers and bright white edges.
Flowers: Produces lavender, bell-shaped flowers in mid-to-late summer on scapes that rise up to 34 inches tall.
Growth Rate: Considered a fast-growing, vigorous cultivar.
Benefits: Highly versatile for shaded, moist, or wooded areas, and offers good slug resistance due to its thicker leaves. 
 
Growing and Care Requirements 
Light: Prefers partial to full shade, but has better sun tolerance than many other hostas.
Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.
Maintenance: Generally low-maintenance. It is recommended to remove dead foliage in late fall to prevent slug issues.
Spacing: Plant approximately 30 inches apart to allow for mature spread. 
 
History
Patriot is a sport of the popular cultivar Hosta 'Francee' and was named the 1997 American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year.