Leaves up to 20 Inches Long!

Sum and Substance Hosta

Leaves up to 20 Inches Long!

This 2004 Hosta of the Year Award winner is one of the largest hosta cultivars available! Its immense, glossy, textured leaves grow up to 20 in. long and range in hues from light green to chartreuse to gold. Grows 2-3 ft. tall with a 3-5 ft. spread. Lavender flowers open above the foliage in August and attract hummingbirds. Resists slugs. Hostas, like Sum and Substance, add color and texture to shaded areas. These easy-care perennials are perfect for growing under deciduous trees, along shaded walkways and even as ground cover. Grow in full to partial shade. Bareroot. Zones 3-8.

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

2024 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Perennials, Bulbs & Flowers
3A-4B	9/4/24 - 10/27/24
5A & 5B	9/4/24 - 10/27/24
6A & 6B	9/4/24 - 10/27/24
7A & 7B	9/25/24 - 11/10/24
8A & 8B	9/25/24 - 11/10/24
9A-10B	9/25/24 - 11/10/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A to 6B: Oct 23, 2024 Zones 7A to 10B: Nov 6, 2024

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Hosta 'Sun and Substance'
Height: 36 Inches
Spacing:5' - 6'
Spread:5' - 6'
Light Required:Partial Shade, Full Shade
Color: Shades of purple
Size: 2-3 Eye Bareroot
Blooms: Mid Summer, Late Summer, All Summer
Zone: 3-9

Form: Perennial
Flower Form: Bell-shaped flowers on scapes.
Soil Requirements: Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but best if evenly moist and well-drained.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems to tidy up the plants for the rest of the growing season. After flowering.
Foliage: Large, broad leaves in shades of light green