Shadowland Empress Wu makes a fantastic statement in your shade garden with gigantic upright mounds of thick, dark green leaves topped with pale reddish violet flowers in early summer. It is the largest known hosta available and provides interesting foliage for containers or landscapes.
36-48 inches tall and 60-72 inches wide at maturity
Hardy in zones 3-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
Plant in full shade to part shade (<4 to 6 hours daily)
Space plants 60-72 inches apart for best results
Produces lavender purple flowers during summer that attract hummingbirds
Maintains glossy and dark green foliage spring to first frost
Great for borders, landscapes, mass plantings, focal points
1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 inches tall and about 1 year old at shipment, varies by season and plant
Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom