Hosta 'Francee'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Enterprise, Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Malvern, Arkansas

Chico, California

Paradise, California

Denver, Colorado

Bear, Delaware

Bonifay, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Canton, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Lithonia, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Newnan, Georgia

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Nilwood, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Carmel, Indiana

Greenville, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

Newburgh, Indiana

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Henderson, Kentucky

Salvisa, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Zachary, Louisiana

Cascade, Maryland

Severn, Maryland

Westminster, Maryland

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Manistique, Michigan

Mason, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Wyandotte, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Hopkins, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota(2 reports)

New Ulm, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota

Bates City, Missouri

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Lothair, Montana

Cairo, Nebraska

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Cortland, New York

Eden, New York

Fishers Landing, New York

Greene, New York

North Tonawanda, New York

Southold, New York

Durham, North Carolina

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Shelby, North Carolina

Taylorsville, North Carolina

Medora, North Dakota

Delaware, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Springboro, Ohio

Oakland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina

Ladys Island, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Christiana, Tennessee

Gallatin, Tennessee

Colmesneil, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Hereford, Texas

Lipan, Texas

Palestine, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Santo, Texas

Hyrum, Utah

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Manassas, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

Long Beach, Washington

Madison, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | neutral

Kind of a nondescript hosta in my opinion. Blooms in July in my garden.

M
Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | November 2010 | positive

I had an old variety of hosta planted in front of my house from the previous owners that always suffered from too much sun. I specifical...Read More

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Oskaloosa, IA | June 2009 | positive

I absolutely love this plant. I have it planted in full sun until about 4pm and it thrives. It is the biggest it has ever been this yea...Read More

A
Shelby, NC (Zone 7b) | May 2009 | positive

I have several different varieties of Hosta and this one is by far the toughest and as said before, while other varieties begin to look s...Read More

J
Lothair, MT (Zone 4a) | July 2007 | positive

I think my dogs have dug poor Francee up several times. For some reason, she is planted in a spot that they have trashed over and over. ...Read More

S
Springboro, OH (Zone 6a) | October 2004 | neutral

I love all hostas, but this one didn't really stand out as much special. It did withstand afternoon sun from 4-dusk with no scorching. Ot...Read More

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Cortland, NY | June 2004 | positive

I am growing this hosta in full, all-day sun in Delaware and it is absolutely robust and thoroughly stunning.

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| July 2003 | positive

I really like the sophisticated teal green shade of this hosta. So many variegateds go sickly yellow hues over the season. Francee just k...Read More

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | February 2003 | neutral

Flower scapes 42". AHS Eunice Fisher Awared 1976. Klopping 1986.

G
Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | June 2002 | positive

The variegation pattern is attractive throughout the growing season and the growth rate is moderately fast.

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