Hosta hybrid 'Francee'

– Flowers attract bees and pollinators in midsummer

– Foliage may be browsed by deer and slugs if unprotected

– Pale lavender to white flowers

– Bell-shaped blooms appear in midsummer on 30–36 inch scapes

– Adds vertical accent and attracts bees

– Often considered secondary to the foliage display

• – Versatile edging plant for shade
  – Reliable foliage contrast
  – Shade containers and beds
  – Woodland-style planting

– Medium to dark green leaves with crisp, narrow white margins

– Heart-shaped, smooth, and slightly glossy

– Excellent color contrast and formal appearance

– Durable foliage that holds up well throughout the season

– Pale lavender to white flowers

– Bell-shaped blooms appear in midsummer on 30–36 inch scapes

– Adds vertical accent and attracts bees

– Often considered secondary to the foliage display

– Best planted in spring or early fall to establish before heat or frost

– Choose a site with partial to full shade; tolerates some morning sun

– Prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

– Plant at crown level and backfill with soil, firming gently

– Water well after planting and mulch around base to retain moisture

– Remove yellow or damaged leaves throughout growing season

– Cut foliage to the ground in late fall after the first frost

– Deadhead spent flower stalks for neatness or allow seedheads to persist for texture

– Requires evenly moist soil; water 1–2 times weekly in dry periods

– Avoid letting soil dry completely, especially during summer

– Mulch helps retain moisture and reduce root competition

– Grows best in partial to full shade

– Can tolerate some sun, especially in cooler zones, but midday sun may cause scorch

– Morning sun helps intensify leaf color contrast

– Can be divided in spring or fall for propagation or transplanting

– Flower stalks may be cut for simple floral arrangements

– Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring

– Top-dress with compost or leaf mold to improve soil fertility

– Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent floppy growth and fading color

– Pollinated by bees and other small insects

– May produce seeds, though usually propagated by division to maintain true traits

– Astilbe for feathery bloom contrast

– Brunnera for texture and blue spring flowers

– Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) for romantic spring interest

– Ferns for layering and texture in shade

– Coral Bells (Heuchera) for foliage variety and color diversity