Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hosta x 'Francie'
Francie Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Height
- 1 to 2 ft
- Width
- 3 to 4 ft
- Flower color
- Pale lavender funnel shaped flowers borne on upright scapes above the foliage
- Foliage color
- Blue green leaves with wide creamy white margins and a gently corrugated texture
- Bloom time
- Midsummer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flower scapes and divide clumps as needed to maintain vigor
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds and pollinators attracted to tubular flowers
About this plant
Hosta x 'Francie' produces lavender, bell-shaped flowers in midsummer, held on slender scapes that rise above the foliage and attract pollinators. Heart-shaped leaves are deep green with crisp white margins, creating a bold, clean pattern that remains attractive throughout the growing season. The foliage forms a dense, layered mound with a smooth surface and pronounced veining, while the flowers add a light, airy element above the leaves during bloom.
Originating through hybrid breeding that combines species native to eastern Asia, this cultivar reflects selection for ornamental foliage and garden performance. It is well suited to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and foundation plantings, where its distinctive leaf pattern and seasonal flowers provide texture and visual interest.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens
Companion plants
Hellebores · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Oregon Monrovia Trial Garden.
