• Giant
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • White
  • Single

Frances Williams

Perennial giant hosta in white, blooming in midsummer. White flowers on scapes about 30 inches tall in midsummer. USDA zones 3–9.

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Leaves of Frances Williams hosta up close
Leaves of Frances Williams hosta up close

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A Frances Williams hosta clump growing in a shade garden
A Frances Williams hosta clump growing in a shade garden

At a glance

Flower form
Giant Single
Colors
  • White
Blooms
Midsummer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
22 in (56 cm) Spread: 4 ft (122 cm)
Sunlight
Part shade, Full shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Hosta hybrid

In the garden

  • Hummingbirds
  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit

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Origin

Classic giant hosta with the American Hosta Society Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award (1986).

Sources

Where to buy

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  • NH HostasLive plant

    35mm Starter Plug

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    $6.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Plant Delights NurseryLive plant

    Pack size not listed

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    $12.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Nature Hills NurseryLive plant

    Quart Container

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    $19.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Breck'sLive plant

    1 Bareroot | Ships in Spring

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    $22.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Garden Goods DirectLive plant

    1 Gallon Pot

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    $32.95Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • Leaves of Frances Williams hosta up close
    Leaves of Frances Williams hosta up close
  • A Frances Williams hosta clump growing in a shade garden
    A Frances Williams hosta clump growing in a shade garden

Questions

Is Frances Williams hardy in my zone?

Frances Williams survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Frances Williams need full sun?

Frances Williams grows in part shade or full shade.

When does Frances Williams bloom?

Frances Williams blooms in midsummer.

Is Frances Williams good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Frances Williams as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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Leaves of Earth Angel hosta up close Earth Angel Large to giant hosta with blue-green heart-shaped leaves and wide creamy white margins. GiantMidsummerTall
Leaves of Empress Wu hosta up close Empress Wu Giant hosta with huge, deeply veined dark green leaves forming a clump 3 to 4 feet tall. GiantEarly summerTall

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