.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Francee' Plantain Lily Hosta fortunei 'Francee' Description A durable perennial known for its striking white-margined dark green foliage. It forms low, mounding clumps and produces lavender flowers in summer. Ideal for shaded garden beds and borders. Suggested Uses Perfect for shaded gardens, border edging, container plantings, and as ground cover in woodland landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Francee' Plantain Lily Hosta fortunei 'Francee' Common Name: Francee' Plantain Lily Size & Growth: Typically reaches 18-24 inches in height with a spread of 24 inches. Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen perennial with broad, sword-shaped leaves Bloom Time: Summer (July to August) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Shaded to Part Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic, safe to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Ferns, Astilbe, Hellebores Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in shaded to part-shade locations with rich, well-drained soil. Space 18-24 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Loamy, organic-rich soil Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged leaves in early spring. Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones to protect roots. Planting Depth: Set crown at soil surface level. Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring. Special Care: Maintain consistent moisture; avoid excessive sun exposure.