SHADE PLANTS: This Patriot hosta has ovate leaves that have dark green centers and outstanding, crisp white, streaked margins. The margins are creamy-yellow in Spring. GROWTH: Patriot hostas can grow up to 20 inches tall and 30 inches wide. CARE: All hostas need some shade and few, if any, will do well in strong direct sunlight. Water regularly. They will fully mature in four to eight years. For the best care of hostas, plant them in rich organic soil with a slightly acidic pH. FUN FACT: Hosta, also known as plantain lily, is a genus of about 40 plants native to Eastern Asia. LIVE PLANTS: Our plants are grown exclusively for Deep Roots and The Three Company, shipped fresh directly from our greenhouse to you!