Frances Williams Hosta
 
Giant, blue-green leaves have very wide, chartreuse to yellow margins which become wider as the plant matures.  Leaves are corrugated and slug resistant. Bold, rugged foliage seems nearly indestructible. White flowers are displayed just above magnificent foliage on 30" scapes in midsummer.  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:
 
22.0 Inches
 
Spread:
 
48.0 Inches
 
Scape Height:
 
30.0 Inches
 
Hardiness Zones:
 
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
 
Flower Color:
 
White 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
Attracts Wings:
 
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate:
 
Medium
Garden Style:
 
Eclectic
Woodland Shade
Other Features:
 
Border Plant
Cut Foliage
Easy To Grow
Attractive Foliage
Mass Planting
Specimen
Focal Point
 
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.