Hosta Francee
Best low-maintenance perennial for shaded garden borders and pollinator enthusiasts.
Hosta Francee is an elegant perennial ground cover known for its striking green leaves with a crisp white border. This shade-tolerant plant thrives in part sun to partial shade, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings. It produces lovely lavender flowers in early summer, attracting pollinators and hummingbirds. Hosta Francee is celebrated for its ease of care and is ideal for mass plantings, borders, or as a focal point in smaller gardens, adding a touch of refined beauty to the landscape.
$28.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2677
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-34%
Below average
Hardiness Zone
38
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Who it's for
- Gardeners looking to brighten up dim, shaded corners
- Landscapers needing reliable greenery for low-light areas
- Busy homeowners wanting high-impact, low-maintenance plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unwilling to manage slug and snail populations
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer traffic
- Gardeners with only sunny, exposed planting locations
Performance breakdown
Shade adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering perennials struggle.
Maintenance requirements
A reliable, low-effort plant that demands very little from gardeners.
Pollinator appeal
Lavender blooms serve as a consistent magnet for local hummingbirds.
Visual contrast
Crisp white leaf margins provide a sharp, elegant aesthetic impact.
Hardiness range
Robust enough to survive diverse climates from zone three through eight.
Landscape versatility
Perfect for mass ground cover or as a refined garden border.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
3-8
Mature Height
1 to 2 Feet
Mature Width
2 to 3 Feet
Classification
Perennial
Sunlight
Part to full shade
Habit
Upright, clump forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Foliage
Green with white border variegation
Features
- Striking green leaves with a white border
- Shade tolerant
- Fragrant lavender blooms in early summer
- Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds
- Low maintenance
- Ideal for mass plantings and borders
- Fragrant
- Pollinator friendly
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with the Hosta Francee from Garden Goods Direct, primarily commending the exceptional quality and robust health of the plants upon delivery. Many reviews highlight the careful packaging, which ensures the hostas arrive vibrant and ready for successful planting. Gardeners appreciate the strong root systems and the plant's ability to quickly establish, adding beautiful variegated foliage to their shaded landscapes. The overall consensus points to a product that delivers excellent value, exceeding expectations for plant vigor and garden performance.
Know before you buy
This variety thrives in part to full shade. While it can handle some morning sun, it is best to avoid harsh afternoon light, which can scorch the variegated leaves.
Yes, Hosta Francee is hardy in zones 3 through 8. It is a reliable perennial that will go dormant in the winter and return each spring.
Since this plant reaches a mature width of 2 to 3 feet, you should space them about 24 to 30 inches apart from center to center to allow for proper airflow and growth.
It is considered a low-maintenance perennial. Aside from consistent watering during dry spells and clearing away dead foliage in late autumn, it requires very little attention.
Yes, the lavender blooms that appear in early summer are fragrant. In addition to their scent, they are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and various pollinators to your garden.
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