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SHADOWLAND® ‘Empress Wu’ Hosta
- Lavender Purple Flowers,
- Largest Known Hosta,
- Strong Upright Habit
Learn more about growing tips and how to care for your SHADOWLAND® Empress Wu Hosta and other Hostas. See How to care for Hostas.
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SHADOWLAND® ‘Empress Wu’ Hosta
- Lavender Purple Flowers,
- Largest Known Hosta,
- Strong Upright Habit
$21.99 – $29.99
$21.99 – $29.99
(Hosta) SHADOWLAND® ‘Empress Wu’ Hosta will make your garden guests say wow! This huge garden addition grows 3-4 tall and 5-6 wide in full to part shade locations. The large dark green leaves of ‘Empress Wu’ measure 18″ with great substance and add great texture to your landscape. The lavender purple flowers stand 5′ tall above the foliage midseason. Moist soil and fertilizer will help your ‘Empress Wu’ Hosta reach its mature size.
Common Name: Hosta
Plant Type: Perennial
Brand: PROVEN WINNERS® Perennials
Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9What is my zone?
Max Height: 3 – 4 Feet
Max Spread: 5 – 6 Feet
Exposure: Part Shade (4-6 hrs.), Full Shade (0-4 hrs.)
Nature Attractions: Bee-Friendly, Hummingbirds
Flower Color: Purple Shades
Soil Moisture Needs: Moderate, Moist
Soil Type: Clay
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Deciduous
Design Use: Border, Container, Massing, Specimen
Season of Interest (Flowering): Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage): Spring, Summer, Fall
Collection: P. Allen Smith Platinum
Learn more about growing tips and how to care for your SHADOWLAND® Empress Wu Hosta and other Hostas. See How to care for Hostas.
For general growing tips and how to care for your perennials. View Garden Crossings How to care for Perennials page.
Interested in growing tips for other plants we sell. Browse our Plant Care Tips.
4 reviews for SHADOWLAND® ‘Empress Wu’ Hosta
Karen –
I have been wanting to have this hosta for a while now, can’t wait to watch it grow.
Beth G –
What fun to see this plant mature…gets more impressive every year.
Stephanie R –
I have had my Empress Wu for three years and every year it grows bigger and bigger!! Can’t wait to see it reach its full potential!!
Patty O | Zone: 6b –
Too Much Sun
Planted three last spring. One didn’t do well. It was in too much sun, so I moved it. I cannot wait to see if these live up to the picture.