Hosta 'Love Pat'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Partial to Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brookfield, Connecticut

Cordele, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Royal Oak, Michigan

Springfield, Missouri

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Galena, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Holland, Ohio

Kalama, Washington

Kirkland, Washington

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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R
Chicago, IL | May 2017 | positive

One of my favorites in Chicago backyard. Strong, radiant blue color, impressively puckered. Took two years to reach full size. I prefer t...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

A nice, compact, blue hosta. Blooms June-July in my garden.

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Brookfield, CT | July 2008 | positive

Trouble-free, beautiful older hosta. Very puckered, cupped leaves and pretty flowers.

Great plant!

S
Holland, OH (Zone 5b) | September 2006 | positive

Good blue, very nice with Hakonechloa mac. 'All Gold'

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | February 2005 | neutral

Flower scapes 28". Hybrid from H. Blue Velvet xH. Blue Vision, Aden 1978.

R
| July 2003 | positive

Beautiful blue cupped leaves add interest to the garden. Slug resistant, no problems at all with slugs in the two years since I've planted it.

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