(Hosta) Clean, crisp colors make this hosta stand out in the landscape. The ovate leaves have dark green centers with white, streaked margins and are slightly wavy. Hosta 'Patriot' has a good sun tolerance and produces lavender flowers on 30 inch scapes in midsummer. 'Patriot' is a sport of Hosta 'Francee' and an American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year winner for 1997.