Hosta x 'Sum and Substance'
Perhaps the largest and most popular of the hostas, this robust award winner has immense leathery leaves of chartreuse that become gold as summer approaches. A bold landscape feature when accentuated by smaller bright-colored hostas and other perennials. Thick foliage resists slug damage. Hosta of the Year, 2004. An herbaceous perennial.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing | 60" (in) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia
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Sum And Substance Hosta
Hosta x 'Sum and Substance'
Perhaps the largest and most popular of the hostas, this robust award winner has immense leathery leaves of chartreuse that become gold as summer approaches. A bold landscape feature when accentuated by smaller bright-colored hostas and other perennials. Thick foliage resists slug damage. Hosta of the Year, 2004. An herbaceous perennial. |
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