Hosta 'Francee': The Classic White-Margined Standard

Hosta 'Francee': The Benchmark White-Margined Hosta

Hosta 'Francee', hybridized by Klopping-AHS and introduced in 1986, is the gold standard for white-margined hostas. Its clean, crisp, narrow white margins on deep green leaves, combined with vigorous growth and sun tolerance, have made it one of the most widely planted hostas in the world—a true classic.

Crisp, Clean Variegation

The leaves are medium-large, 7–9 inches long, broadly ovate, deep green with a narrow (¼–½ inch), even, pure white margin. The margin is remarkably consistent—no bleeding, no streaking. The plant forms a neat, arching mound 1.5–2 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide. Lavender flowers on 2.5–3 foot scapes in midsummer.

Reliability Defined

'Francee' sets the bar for performance: vigorous, sun-tolerant (morning sun), adaptable to various soils, minimal reversion, hardy in USDA zones 3–9. It's the parent of 'Patriot' (wider margins) and 'Fire and Ice' (reverse variegation). A cultivar that simply works, everywhere.

Taxonomic Profile

• Family: Liliaceae
• Genus: Hosta
• Cultivar: 'Francee'
• Hybridizer: Klopping-AHS
• Introduced: 1986

Universal Garden Citizen

'Francee' fits anywhere: edging, massing, specimens, containers, mixed borders. Its clean variegation complements any color scheme. It's the hosta you recommend to beginners because it never disappoints. A standard of excellence that defines its category.