Hosta 'Empress Wu' PW Description: Huge dark green, deeply veined leaves of good substance can measure more than 1½' wide and long. Large leaves are formed as a young plant, though entire clump takes about 5 years growing in the ground to achieve mature size. Strongly upright habit, forming a very tall and wide clump. Pale reddish violet flowers appear just above the foliage in early to midsummer. An outstanding focal point and topic of conversation in your shade garden! Height: 3.0-4.0 FeetSpread: 5.0-6.0 FeetScape Height: 4.0 Feet Sunlight:Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: Purple-red shades Foliage Color: Green shadesWater Requirements:Average Water NeedsConsistent Water Needs Photo courtesy of Proven Winners or www.provenwinners.com
