Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' has very large, chartreuse foliage and very tall (5') lavender bell-like flowers in midsummer. A Paul Aden introduction, and 2004 Hosta of the Year, and Lisa Strovinsky's son Ben's favorite Hosta (since he's a great plantsman, we take this seriously!)

Height

36 Inches

Spread

70 Inches

Bloom Color

Lavender/Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
103	Hosta Sum and Substance #2 (large chartreuse)
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Full Shade

Soil Conditions

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Average

Bloom Time

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Summer

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Hummingbirds

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Dry Shade Tolerant

Foliage Color

•	Chartreuse/Gold/Yellow

Companion Plants to Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

Aruncus dioicus
Goat's Beard

Similar Plants to Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart'
Bleeding Heart

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Plantain Lily