Description
Francee hosta is a dependable shade perennial with deep green, heart-shaped leaves edged in crisp creamy white. It forms a broad mound about 1–2 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide. Lavender to light purple bell-shaped flowers rise above the leaves in summer and can draw hummingbirds and pollinators.
Plant Francee in partial to full shade in Alabama, where strong afternoon sun can scorch the foliage. Moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost helps it perform well through hot summers. Water deeply during dry spells and mulch to keep roots cool, keeping mulch off the crown. Use it along shady paths, under high tree canopies, or in roomy containers. Watch for slugs and deer; remove spent flower stalks and tidy dormant leaves in late fall or winter. Hardy in approximately USDA Zones 3–9.
