Botanical profile
Hosta 'Shadowland Empress Wu'
Latin name
Hosta Shadowland® 'Empress Wu'
Common name
Hosta Shadowland® 'Empress Wu'
Type
Perennial
Family
Asparagaceae
One of the largest hostas on the market. A slow-growing, giant variety with broad, dark green leaves. Perfect for filling large, shady spaces. Purple blooms.
Pets
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
July
Flower color
Purple
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
3.3 feet (1.02 m)
Width
6 feet (1.83 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
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