Hosta Frances Williams (Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams') Description:Hosta Frances Williams (Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams') is a classic, award-winning perennial prized for its large, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with bold, irregular golden-yellow margins. The thick, deeply textured foliage forms a striking mound, making this hosta a standout specimen or accent in shade gardens and borders. In early to midsummer, tall scapes rise above the foliage, topped with clusters of white to pale lilac, bell-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. Exceptionally low maintenance and slug resistant, Frances Williams thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil and brings dramatic color and structure to any shady spot347. Plant Characteristics: Botanical Name: Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams' Common Name: Frances Williams Hosta, Plantain Lily Type: Herbaceous perennial Mature Height: 24–36 inches Mature Spread: 36–63 inches Growth Habit: Large, dense, mounded clump Foliage: Extra-large, heart-shaped, thick, blue-green leaves with wide golden-yellow margins; deeply puckered Flower Color: White to pale lilac Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Light Requirements: Partial to full shade (best color in filtered or dappled shade) Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH Water Needs: Average; keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry periods Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–9 Maintenance: Very low; remove old foliage in early spring, divide every 3–5 years Resistances: Slug resistant, deer resistant, tolerant of urban conditions Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies Uses: Shade gardens, woodland borders, specimen plant, underplanting, mass plantings, containers, erosion control
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