Buy Hosta 'Francee'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $12

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Hosta 'Francee' plant details

Hosta 'Francee' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Francee'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: award-winning, big leaves, border plant, container plant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Francee'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Green heart shaped leaves with white edges.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Perennial for shade with clumps of dark green leaves edged with white. The clump is topped with sturdy, lavender flowers in early to mid-summer. Vigorous, easy to grow, and gorgeous.

By: Garden World

Midsized, with crisp white edges and dark green, heart-shaped leaves, Francee is considered one of the best white-edged hostas available today. 30" spikes of lavender blooms in late summer add to its appeal. This affordable trooper has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, which is no small feat.

By: Leafari

Excellent sun tolerance, deep green with a fine white edge, Patriot sported from this.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A dense mound of rich dark green leaves with distinct white borders; Excellent performer all seasons. Pale lavender flowers in high summer. Plant in 3/4 sun to full shade. Medium-large hosta.