Description
Frances Williams hosta stands out with large, textured blue-green leaves framed by broad creamy-yellow margins. Its substantial mound can reach about 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, with pale, nearly white summer flowers held above the foliage. It makes a handsome focal point in woodland plantings and large shaded containers.
In Alabama, give this hosta generous shade, especially during the hottest afternoon hours, to reduce leaf scorch. Plant in compost-enriched, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Water consistently in dry weather and apply a light mulch to cool the root zone. Leaves die back naturally after frost and return in spring. Remove old foliage after dormancy and divide in spring or fall only when needed. Protect from deer and slugs. Generally hardy in USDA Zones 3–9.
