{"product_id":"empress-wu-hosta-live-shade-perennial-3-inch-pot-starter-plant-giant-dark-green-hosta-large-leaf-garden-focal-plant","title":"Empress Wu Hosta – Live Shade Perennial | 3 Inch Pot Starter Plant | Giant Dark Green Hosta | Large Leaf Garden Focal Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eMake a dramatic statement in your shade garden with the legendary Empress Wu Hosta, one of the largest hosta varieties available. This impressive perennial features enormous dark green deeply veined leaves that can grow over 1½ feet long and wide, creating a lush tropical appearance in shaded landscapes. Its strongly upright growth habit forms a massive architectural clump over time, making it an outstanding focal point for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and landscape beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eIn early to midsummer, pale reddish violet flowers rise gracefully above the foliage, adding even more ornamental appeal. While young plants already display impressively large leaves, mature clumps reach their full spectacular size after several years in the ground. These healthy starter plants are shipped established in 3 inch nursery pots and are ready to thrive in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e✔️ 1 live Empress Wu Hosta\u003cbr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e✔️ 3 inch pot starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e✔️ Giant dark green foliage variety\u003cbr data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted perennial plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eCommon Name: Empress Wu Hosta\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eBotanical Name: Hosta ‘Empress Wu’\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003ePlant Type: Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter potted plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eSun Requirements: Shade to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eSoil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eWatering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eMature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eMature Width: Approximately 5–6 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–9\u003cbr data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Plant in rich soil with consistent moisture for maximum leaf size and healthiest growth. Applying mulch around the base helps retain moisture and protect roots during hot summer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763706560833,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/ListingShopify2_92_ccd77d22-bd59-4bee-bd1c-9b3957209a56.jpg?v=1779803382","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/empress-wu-hosta-live-shade-perennial-3-inch-pot-starter-plant-giant-dark-green-hosta-large-leaf-garden-focal-plant","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}