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Sum And Substance Hosta

Hosta 'Sum And Substance'

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Overview

The Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is an imposing perennial, famed for its large, chartreuse to gold, heart-shaped leaves that can span up to 20 inches across. It boasts a clump-forming habit, reaching about 36 inches in height and spreading to 60 inches at maturity. This shade-loving hosta flourishes in zones 3 - 8, prefers moist, well-draining soil, and produces tall stalks of lavender flowers in late summer.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — The Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is an imposing perennial
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — heart-shaped leaves that can span up to 20 inches acrossSum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — It boasts a clump-forming habit, reaching about 36 inches in height and spreading to 60 inches at maturitySum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — This shade-loving hosta flourishes in zones 3 - 8Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — and produces tall stalks of lavender flowers in late summerSum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — The Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is a robustSum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — shade-tolerant perennial that offers a lush addition to any landscape design+20

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — The Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is an imposing perennial
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — heart-shaped leaves that can span up to 20 inches across
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — It boasts a clump-forming habit, reaching about 36 inches in height and spreading to 60 inches at maturity
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — This shade-loving hosta flourishes in zones 3 - 8
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — and produces tall stalks of lavender flowers in late summer
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — The Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is a robust
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — shade-tolerant perennial that offers a lush addition to any landscape design
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — particularly suited for those seeking a sizeable foliage feature
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 20 inches in length
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — with a span of 15 inches across
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — Depending on the sunlight exposure
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — the color of the leaves can range from chartreuse to a rich
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — this Hosta variety produces tall
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — demonstrating considerable cold tolerance
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — upright stalks that reach heights of up to 36 inches
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — Hosta 'Sum and Substance' typically spreads 5 to 6 feet
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — This low-maintenance treasure is resistant to slugs when mature
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — which landscape designers must account for when planning spacing in garden arrangements
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — and is largely free from common pests
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — though it can attract deer or rabbits.<br><br>Indeed
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — purple flowers in the garden
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — ground cover / perennial for deep shade or half or shade
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — ground cover / perennial with purple blooms
Sum And Substance Hosta (Hosta 'Sum And Substance') — The Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is an imposing perennial; this shade-loving hosta flourishes in zones 3 - 8

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