Hosta 'Francee'

Francee Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Francee' — a dependable medium to large variegated hosta valued for its dark green leaves edged with crisp white margins that remain clean and bright through the season. The pointed, slightly glossy leaves form a dense, symmetrical mound, creating strong contrast in shade gardens. Lavender flowers appear on upright scapes in midsummer, adding soft seasonal color above the foliage.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 36–48 in
Height: 18–24 in (to ~30 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates some morning sun

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
A classic, vigorous white-margined hosta widely used in woodland gardens, borders, mass plantings, and foundation beds. Its clean variegation makes it easy to combine with blue hostas, ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials. Known for reliability and strong garden performance.

Care:
Plant in fertile soil with regular moisture. Morning sun can improve leaf color, but protect from hot afternoon sun. Remove old foliage in early spring and divide mature clumps every few years to maintain vigor. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

36-48"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Dark Spring Green, White

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Clump, Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No