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Hosta hybrid 'Empress Wu'

Hosta


Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Full Shade
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Partial Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grown best in moist, well drained soil.  Will tolerate sandy soil.  Perfers shade or morning sun.  Most varieties will not tolerate hot afternoon sun, though a few will.


Height: 36-48 in
Spacing: 60-72 in
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-9
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Container
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Mounding

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained