Hosta Sum and Substance
Hosta Sum and Substance is a large shade-loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for its impressive foliage. Hosta Sum and Substance features huge heart-shaped basal leaves that open chartreuse-green and mature to a rich golden color, with deep veins that create bold texture and garden impact. In mid-summer, Hosta Sum and Substance produces small bell-like pale-lavender flowers that rise above the foliage on tall stems, attracting butterflies and adding seasonal interest. Hosta Sum and Substance performs best in partial sun and moist, well-drained soil, and it is known for resisting slug damage, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance shade gardens and large borders.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
5' - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Snails and slugs can cause severe problems if left unchecked. Foliar nematodes can cause interveinal browning. Plants infected with Hosta Virus X (HVX), tobacco rattle virus or tomato ring spot virus should be immediately removed from garden areas and destroyed. Otherwise, little to no problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Forest Grass, Bleeding Heart, Coral Bells
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Hosta Sum and Substance 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Overshadowing the Hostas, (3) Photoset by F. D. Richards, (1) Hosta 'Sum & Substance', 2017, (2) Hosta 'Sum & Substance' 7/2021 Hosta-, (4) Andrey Zharkikh, 2019.08.01_18.43.14_IMG_1571, (5) Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man). Location credit to the Chanticleer Garden., Hosta 'Sum and Substance' Leaf 2448px, CC BY-SA 3.0
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