Hosta 'Sum and Substance' ~ Sum and Substance Hosta
Sum and Substance Hosta is a large shade-loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for its foliage. The huge heart-shaped basal leaves are deeply veined and open chartreuse-green and mature to golden. Small bell-like pale-lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the green rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies. Best bloom in partial sun and moist well-drained soils. Sum and Substance resist slug damage. To learn more about the Sum And Substance Hosta read this blog post. Type: Perennial Height: 2' - 3' Spread: 5' - 6’ Spacing: 5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Purple 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 remov