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Hosta Francee
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Hosta Francee
(Hosta, Funkia, Plantain Lily) |
Family: Liliaceae
Origin: China, Japan
Light: Deep-Light shade
Height: 2'
Spread: 3'
Blooms: Lavender, early summer
Foliage: Variegated, green with 1/4" wide white edges
Soil: Well-drained, amended with compost, humus and manure
Water: Normal-moist
Fertilizer: Liquid Fish emulsion during growing period
Insects/Disease: Watch out for slugs and snails - Control with a
mixture of 15% ammonia & 85% water
Uses: Groundcover, garden plant, container
Propagation: Clump division, early Spring
Comments: Hosta Francee or Funkia or Plantain Lily is a low-maintenance moderate growing
perennial groundcover. This plant is an old favorite with a
clump forming habit. Hosta Francee is easy to grow. Compost well in
the Fall.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-8 |
