'Patriot' is a boldly colored hosta cultivar with bright white to cream, wide irregular margins surrounding deep green centers on wide, rounded leaves. Grows about 12 to 15 inches tall. Flowers appear mid summer, are lavender, and stand about a foot about the foliage. More heat tolerant than most hosta, it will take some some, but not mid day.
Grow in well drained soil in part shade to full shade to dappled light. Some varieties are listed as being suitable for full sun, but in our hot, dry climate, they all benefit from some mid-day sun protection. Ideally, provide a loamy soil, amended with organic material. Remove spent flower scapes after blooming to encourage more flowering and for a tidy appearance. In early spring, remove spent foliage, taking care to watch for new foliage emerging from the crown. Though not thought of as a "water-wise" plant, Hostas do remarkably well in dry part-shade to full-shade conditions, and are frequently the victim of over-watering, succumbing to crown or root rot.