Hardy to zone 3. Choose a rich woodland soil that remains evenly moist. Dislikes summer drought. Divide carefully in early spring. Spreads slowly to form a patch.
Flowers are fragrant.
Hardy to zone 5. Every year, the Heritage Top 10 collection includes one or two classic varieties that are outstanding staples for the garden. Francee', however, remains a superb choice for every garden. What makes this plant so attractive is an exceptionally crisp white margin on deep-green leaves. As a bonus, pale-lavender flowers appear in July.