Hosta 'Francee' is a classic hosta featuring deep green leaves edged in crisp white margins. It offers clean reliable foliage and a graceful clumping form, making it a favorite in shade gardens.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 30 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
Watering Needs: Moderate; benefits from regular moisture, especially in dry periods
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. This hosta cultivar is derived from Asian species and bred for ornamental use in temperate landscapes.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Attracts bumblebees and honeybees to its pale lavender summer blooms.
Hummingbirds
- Visited occasionally by Ruby Throated Hummingbirds when seeking nectar.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 30 - 36 in apart to allow for mature spread and natural foliage layering.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for foundation plantings, shaded borders, or massed in woodland gardens for a lush, formal appearance.
Companion Plants
- Astilbe arendsii (Astilbe) - Provides plume like flowers and ferny foliage that complement the hosta’s bold texture.
- Heuchera 'Frosted Violet' (Coral Bells) - Adds dusky purple tones and fine foliage contrast beneath taller hostas.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Silvery heart shaped leaves echo the variegated margins of 'Francee'.
- Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice' (Foamflower) - Offers compact, flowering ground cover with detailed foliage.
- Carex oshimensis 'Everest' (Japanese Sedge) - Elegant grassy form and white edged blades mirror the hosta’s crisp variegation.