Empress Wu Hosta - Live Shade Perennial, 3" Pot Starter Plant

About This Plant

The Empress Wu Hosta is a large, shade-tolerant perennial known for its giant dark green leaves with deep veining. It forms a massive clump over time with an upright growth habit and pale reddish violet flowers that rise above the foliage in early to midsummer. This starter plant is established in a 3 inch nursery pot and ready to thrive in a shaded garden.

What You Will Receive

1 live Empress Wu Hosta — starter potted plant in a 3 inch pot — healthy, rooted perennial with giant dark green foliage.

Growing Information

Common Name: Empress Wu Hosta
Botanical Name: Hosta ‘Empress Wu’
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Starter potted plant
Sun Requirements: Shade to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
Mature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 5–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Plant in rich soil with consistent moisture for maximum leaf size and healthiest growth. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots during hot weather.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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