Description
Common Name: Hosta, loyalist hosta, plantain lily
‘Loyalist’ is a reverse variegation sport of the ever-popular H. ‘Patriot’ featuring dark green margins and white centres.
Leaves have heavy substance from late spring to fall and pale lavender flowers bloom in mid summer. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs, these deeply white-centred leaves and scapes really light up the shade!
While deer enjoy eating Hosta, this variety may be slightly less palatable to deer than others.
Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today’s gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.
Size: 4.5” potted plant
Height: 16.0-18.0”
Spread: 18.0-23.0”
Flower/Foliage Description: Pale lavender flowers are borne upon 20 inch tall, creamy-white scapes in midsummer. Leaves have deep green margins and nearly pure white centers that are not prone to melting out
Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade.
Soil Type: Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots.
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Foliage, Cut Foliage, Fall Interest
Care: Easy Care, Cut off stems after bloom to encourage new growth, Watch for slugs and snails
