Francee Hosta
 
Medium to dark green, somewhat glossy, heart-shaped leaves have narrow, clean white margins.  Variegation holds up very well in sun. Forms a wide, low mound of foliage making it ideal for use as a groundcover.  Lavender flowers appear on 30" scapes from mid to late summer. Exhibits greater sun tolerance. 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.
 
Height:
 
14.0 Inches
 
Spread:
 
36.0 Inches
 
Scape Height:
 
30.0 Inches
 
Hardiness Zones:
 
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
 
Flower Color:
 
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
 
Variegated
Sunlight:
 
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
 
Average Water Needs
Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
 
Average Soil Quality
Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
 
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
 
Midsummer
Late Summer
Attracts Wings:
 
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate:
 
Rapid
Garden Style:
 
Patio Container
Eclectic
Woodland Shade
Other Features:
 
Border Plant
Container
Cut Foliage
Easy To Grow
Edging
Attractive Foliage
Mass Planting
 
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.