Hosta ‘Empress Wu’
Description
Possibly the largest Hosta ever, this is the one that everyone is talking about! Said to tower 4.5 feet tall and 6 (or more) feet wide, Empress Wu has huge leaves (about 1.5 feet long) that are thick and dark green with deeply impressed veins, forming a strong upright mound habit. It has showy, pale reddish-violet flowers in mid-summer. You can use this as a species hosta, conversation piece, border or background for other plants. Best situated in partial sun.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.000 oz |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Hosta 'Empress Wu' |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Care | Prefers average to moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly when dry. |
| Light Requirements | |
| Habit | Upright, Mounded. GIANT. |
| Plant Height | 3-4 Feet |
| Plant Width | 5-6 Feet |
| Foliage | Giant, thick dark green leaves measuring up to 1.5 feet long. |
| Bloom | Pale lavender flowers atop 4-5' scapes. |
| Zone | |
| Special Features | Black Walnut Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant, Slug Resistant, Supports Naturalizing |
| Container Size | |
| Peak Season(s) |
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