Proven Winners Empress Wu Hosta

This is a massive plant that reaches 3 to 4 feet in height and spreads 5 to 6 feet wide. You should plan for a significant footprint, ensuring it has enough room to expand without crowding nearby plants.

While it is listed as shade-loving, it can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to deep shade. However, in hotter climates, it will perform best with some afternoon shade to prevent the large leaves from scorching.

No, this plant is toxic to pets if ingested. It is best to plant it in an area of your garden that your dogs or cats do not frequent.

Empress Wu thrives in soil that is rich in organic matter and well-drained. It prefers consistent moisture, so amending your soil with compost or peat moss at planting time will help it reach its full size.

Yes, it is exceptionally cold hardy and can thrive in zones 3 through 9. It is a reliable perennial that will return year after year even in regions with harsh winters.

Yes, it produces tall scapes with pale lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers in late summer that are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.