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Hosta Frances Williams

Plantain Lily

Large, puckered blue-green leaves with broad golden margins. Leaves can reach 13" long and 9" wide. Leaf edges tend to burn easily. Near white flowers in June and July.


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  • Category:Hosta
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:24-28 Inches
  • Spread:36-48 Inches
  • Bloom Color: White

Prefers bright shade and humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate average to dry soils and full shade.

Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Exposure
Light Shade
Partial Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Well-Drained
Moist/Well-Drained
Moist
Flowering Months
June
July
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Gold/Yellow Variegation
Additional Information about Hosta 'Frances Williams'

Blue leaved varieties will maintain the best color in cool, light shade. Many variegated varieties will lose some of their variegation in the heat of summer or when grown in deep shade.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hosta 'Frances Williams'

Very drought tolerant once established, they will look their best if provided ample moisture and light fertilization in spring. They can grow in sandy to clay soils. They are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and can be grown under black walnut trees.