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Hosta x 'Sum & Substance'
Sum and Substance Plantain Lily
- » Large, thick, and rounded leaves
- » Leaves are a chartreuse green
- » Tolerates sun
- » Light lavender flowers in July
- » 2004 Hosta of the Year
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:3-4 ft
- Spread:5-6 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
- Foliage Color: Yellow Shades
Fragrant, pale lavender flowers bloom high above a huge mound of enormous chartreuse-gold leaves. The chartreuse leaf color is dependent on the amount of sun with 1/4 to 3/4 of the day in full sun providing the best coloration. Wonderfully distinct background or specimen plant for shady gardens or woodlands.
Attributes
| • | Award Winning |
Foliage Color
| • | Chartreuse |
Flower Color
| • | Lavender |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hosta x 'Sum & Substance'
Cut back after frost. Low maintenance. Divide in spring every 4-5 years. Prefers a rich, moist, well-drained soil in part shade.