Empress Wu - Giant Hosta from Shadowlands Collection - Plantain Lily Plant by Proven Winners - 2 Gallon Pot

The largest known hosta available! This massive plant forms a gigantic upright mound of huge, thick, dark green leaves topped with pale reddish violet flowers.

A true focal point for your shade garden! This giant forms an impressive 4-5' tall and 8-9' wide mound of huge, deeply veined leaves! Some leaves can measure 1 1/2' wide. Tall scapes produce brilliant lavender flowers that add a splash of color to an often monochrome area of the garden.  It will make a fantastic statement in your shade garden due to its immense size.

Empress Wu flowers in early to midsummer.

Cold Hardiness: U.S.D.A. Zones 3 to 9 -

*Hostas require a minimum of 40 days of around 40 degrees farenheit. Hosta plants tend to grow larger in the North. In the South you may need to be more selective in the varieties of hostas that you choose.

Size/type: perennial
Usual height: 36-48 inches
Usual width:  60-72 inches
Likes moist well-drained soil. 

Easy to care for

Shade tolerant 

*Well rooted plant growing and shipped in a 1 gallon pot! Some soil may be removed for shipping.