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Hosta 'Sum and Substance' (Hosta)

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Hosta 'Sum and Substance' Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ Common Name: Hosta Genus: Hosta
A botanical giant, 'Sum and Substance' averages 30 inches tall by 60 inches wide, sometimes more. Upright, heart-shaped, flat leaves have a glossy chartreuse hue that changes to gold when exposed to more light. Near-white lilac blooms borne on leaning scapes 36 inches long appear from late July through mid-August.
 Noteworthy characteristics: A magnificent specimen plant.
 Care: Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Shade tolerant. Grows best with full morning sun. Tolerates drought, but a summer mulch is beneficial.
 Propagation: Divide plants in late summer or early spring.
 Problems: Slugs, snails, viruses, foliar nematodes. In containers, watch for vine weevils.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Summer
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Waterside
Style Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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