Hosta 'Empress Wu' PW

Hosta 'Empress Wu' PW 

Description: Huge dark green, deeply veined leaves of good substance can measure more than 1½' wide and long. Large leaves are formed as a young plant, though entire clump takes about 5 years growing in the ground to achieve mature size. Strongly upright habit, forming a very tall and wide clump. Pale reddish violet flowers appear just above the foliage in early to midsummer. An outstanding focal point and topic of conversation in your shade garden!

Height: 3.0-4.0 Feet

Spread: 5.0-6.0 Feet

Scape Height: 4.0 Feet

Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color: Purple-red shades

Foliage Color: Green shades

Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Consistent Water Needs

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