{"product_id":"hosta-shadowland-empress-wu","title":"Empress Wu Shadowland Hosta – World's Largest Hosta with Giant Green Leaves (Hosta 'Empress Wu')","description":"\u003c!-- Left Side: Description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-left-zone\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHosta Shadowland 'Empress Wu' – Giant Foliage, Stunning Shade Garden Impact\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Empress Wu'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colossal hosta with massive, thick, deep green leaves that can reach up to 2 feet long. It forms a bold clump and produces tall lavender flower stalks in summer, creating a majestic presence in any shaded landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perennial is perfect for woodland gardens, borders, and containers where dramatic texture is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e� Giant hosta with leaves up to 28' wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e� Tall lavender flower spikes in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e� Ideal for shade to part-shade locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e� Deer-resistant and low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e� Perfect for foundation planting or garden focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Right Side: Growing Info --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-right-zone\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-zone-sub\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Zones: 3–9 outdoors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"outdoor-map\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/0619\/2212\/files\/3-9.png?v=1591627183\" alt=\"USDA Zone Map\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"available-detail\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"plant-details-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 feet (with flowers 5–6 feet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Shade to Full Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to Late Summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLavender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ Section --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"section2\" class=\"faq pdp-faq-div\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eHow big does Hosta 'Empress Wu' get?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003e'Empress Wu' can grow up to 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide, making it one of the largest hostas available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"faq-b\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eDoes it require full shade?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eIt thrives best in part shade to full shade. Too much sun can cause leaf scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"faq-c\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eIs 'Empress Wu' deer-resistant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eHostas are generally not deer-resistant. You may need to protect it if deer are common in your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"faq-d\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003e'Empress Wu' blooms in mid to late summer with tall stalks of lavender flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pixies Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":51899811758355,"sku":"PX-HOS-5236-6148","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1961\/4483\/files\/Hosta_EmpressWu_PP20774CPBR42400004highres_3e33574b-2293-4eac-8ccc-435a6779d884.webp?v=1751977242","url":"https:\/\/homeandgardensforless.com\/products\/hosta-shadowland-empress-wu","provider":"homeandgardensforless.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}