Sum & Substance Hosta

Tags: Hosta
Hosta x 'Sum & Substance'

Perhaps the largest and most popular hosta. This 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. Herbaceous.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full to partial shade
Mature Size:
2-3 ft. tall, 5-6 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
4-9
Growth Rate:
Fast
Foliage Color:
Chartreuse
Flower Color:
Purple
Bloom Period:
Mid-summer
Water Requirements:
High, Needs wet or constantly moist soil.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.