Lush foliage clumps with dramatic, heart-shaped, dark green leaves edged in white - truly a standout in the landscape. The mounding foliage with beautiful variegation is ideal for those sometimes difficult to fill shady woodland areas and borders. A wonderful hosta for containers. An herbaceous perennial.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
3-9 |
| Exposure |
Shade, Partial Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing |
48" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy, Variegated |
| Tolerance |
Deer |
| Attracts |
Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Ponds and Streams, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Hosta 'Francee' (fortunei) (Plantain Lily) | Plantain Lily 'Francee', 'Francee' Hosta, Hosta 'Francee' || Lush foliage clumps with dramatic, heart-shaped, dark green leaves edged in white - truly a standout in the landscape. The mounding foliage with beautiful variegation is ideal for those sometimes difficult to fill shady woodland areas and borders. A wonderful hosta for containers. An herbaceous perennial.
Shade, Partial Shade,
Summer,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy, Variegated,
Deer Tolerant,
Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Ponds and Streams, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs