Introduced by
Minnie Klopping
in the 1970's and registered by
The American Hosta Society in 1986, this large (21 inches high)
cultivar has dark green leaves with white margins. It is a large
sized plant with lavender, funnel shaped flowers on 42 inch scapes
in late July into August.
According to
The Hostapedia by
Mark Zilis
(2009), "During the 1980s, 'Francee' replaced 'Undulata
Albomarginata' as the most commonly used white-margined host
for landscaping purposes. It offers consistent, attractive
variegation and a good growth rate."
This cultivar has been awarded
the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in the
UK.
