Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ is a very large hosta with enormous chartreuse-yellow leaves with a quilted texture. Pale lavender flowers appear in July.
Very tolerant of the sun.
This hosta goes completely dormant in the fall and the dying foliage may be removed any time before mid spring. It can be easily divided in either the spring or the fall.
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Good News!
Deer enjoy eating hosts but Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ may be less tasty than other varieties.
Award Winner!
Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ selected as the 2004 Hosta of the Year by the American Hosta Growers Association.
More Helpful Information
Sun Exposure: Full Sun or Partial Shade or Full Shade
Soil Type: Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil Moisture: Average or Moist
Care Level: Easy
Flower Color: Mauve/Lilac
Blooms: Mid Summer/Late Summer
Foliage Color: Chartreuse
Flower Head Size: Large
Height: 29-35 inches
Spread: 59-70 inches
Growth Rate: Medium
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
If you are interested in picking up one of these beauties, just call 603-329-5460 or stop by Hosta Garden Perennials, 135 Kent Farm Road, Hampstead, New Hampshire.