Buy Hosta 'Empress Wu'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $20

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Fewer than 24 at Sebright Gardens

4 x 5 inch pot | $21

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Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

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Hosta 'Empress Wu' plant details

Hosta 'Empress Wu' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Empress Wu'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, clumping, container plant, distinctive veining, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Empress Wu'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is the LARGEST Hosta of legend! Massive clumps of upright, thick, dark green leaves can reach 3' tall in clumps twice as wide. Flower stems above foliage 4-5' tall with pale red violet summer flowers. Bring in the dinosaurs! A really fun 'Feed me

By: Secret Garden Growers

One of the largest hostas known, 'Empress Wu' is a fast-growing green beast! Leaves can be up to 18" long and wide and the entire clump will reach about 4 feet tall and I'm guessing nearly 8 feet wide. I find it to have a fairly good growth rate, unlike many extra-large hostas. Mid-summer flowers are lavender and in good proportion to the mound of foliage. A Proven Winners? perennial.

By: Botanophilia

Enormous hosta that makes a semi-upright mound of thick, dark green leaves with deeply impressed veins; Can eventually reach 4 1/2 feet tall. Pale lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Huge hosta

By: Sebright Gardens

Word is spreading that this is the largest growing Hosta in commerce, with dark green leaves ultimately reaching 3' across. It may take awhile but this baby is going to cover some territory, at least 4' tall, and developig a spread of 6' or more. This patented (PP20774) queen really wants to be famous: she has her own website!

By: Avant Gardens

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Photo of Hosta 'Empress Wu' flower, foliage, form by Sebright Gardens

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Gardening facts about Hosta 'Empress Wu' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Empress Wu'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant