Hosta 'Empress Wu' (Plantain Lily) | Estabrook's

Hosta 'Empress Wu' Plantain Lily ZONE 3

Hosta 'Empress Wu'

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The largest known Hosta available, 'Empress Wu' forms a striking focal point with huge, thick, deeply corrugated green leaves that form an enormous upright plant. Reddish lavender flowers in July add to the beauty.

Great For: Planting with Astilbe and Cimicifuga Massing with ferns and Meadow Rue

HEIGHT: 36-48"

WIDTH: 48-50"

SUN: 2-6 hours

SOIL: Clay Dry Moist Sandy

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Hummingbirds

Availability

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More Info

Flower Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Summer

Growth Rate: Rapid

Shape: Mound

Feeding: Plant-tone

Looks Great With...

Astilbe

Pulmonaria

Trollius

Myosotis

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