Hosta Plantain Lily Shadowland Empress Wu

Shadowland® Giant ‘Empress Wu’ Hosta is the largest hosta cultivar currently available, making it an unrivaled statement plant for shaded landscapes. This extraordinary perennial forms a massive, upright mound of enormous, thick, dark green leaves that can reach up to four feet tall and spread up to six feet wide at maturity. Its bold foliage provides dramatic texture and structure, anchoring shade gardens with ease.

In early summer, tall scapes rise above the foliage, producing elegant pale lavender to reddish-violet flowers that attract hummingbirds and add seasonal interest. Despite its impressive size, ‘Empress Wu’ is remarkably low maintenance and easy to grow, thriving in part shade to full shade with average water needs.

Hardy in USDA Zones 3 through 9, this hosta performs best in fertile, well-drained soil with acidic to neutral pH. Its mounded habit makes it ideal as a specimen plant, focal point, or large-scale border planting. It also performs well in oversized containers where its dramatic foliage can be fully appreciated.

Perfect for gardeners seeking bold foliage, architectural impact, and long-lasting performance, Shadowland® Giant ‘Empress Wu’ Hosta is a best-selling choice for landscapes that demand presence and elegance in shaded conditions.