This hosta is Hosta ‘Francis Williams’, a classic and widely admired variety known for its bold variegated foliage and strong garden presence.

🌿 Foliage Description:

• Size: Large; mature clumps can reach 24 inches tall and 48–60 inches wide.

• Leaf Shape: Broad, heart-shaped leaves with deeply puckered or corrugated texture.

• Color:

  • Center: Deep blue-green.

  • Margins: Wide, irregular golden-yellow to chartreuse edges that become more vibrant in summer.

• Texture: Thick and somewhat leathery leaves help resist slug damage.

🌸 Flowering Details:

• Bloom Time: Early to midsummer.

• Flowers: Bell-shaped, pale lavender blooms appear on tall greenish scapes rising above the foliage.

• Attraction: Flowers attract bees and hummingbirds.

🌱 Growth Habit and Uses:

• Light: Best grown in partial to full shade. The variegation is more vibrant with dappled morning sun.

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil.

• Growth Form: Forms a dense, mounding clump; excellent for weed suppression.

• Uses: Popular in shade gardens, as a specimen plant, in borders, or under trees. Looks great when combined with ferns, astilbe, and heuchera.

This hosta is a reliable performer and a favorite for gardeners looking for dramatic foliage and low-maintenance beauty.