Common Name: Hosta
This sport of 'Empress Wu' takes the size and presence of the massively popular hosta and takes it to the next level with an attractive margin. Blue-green leaves have striking apple-green margins, as well as good substance. Like 'Empress Wu', this hosta will take about 5 years to reach full maturity and size. Once you get there, the size of this plant will definitely be a conversation starter! Violet flowers appear in early to 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.
Premium Hostas
This premium hosta variety is part of a group of the finest hostas available today. To be considered a premium hosta, plants must perform superbly in many zones. They must also exhibit exemplary garden presence and performance, have a long season of appeal in the landscape, have leaves of good substance, and demonstrate a greater resistance to common garden pests.
Height:
3.0-4.0 Feet
Spread:
5.0-6.0 Feet
Scape Height:
4.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Blue shades, Variegated
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Bloomtime:
Early Summer, Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate:
Rapid