Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ Light: full to part shade Height: 3 to 4 feet Spread: 5 to 6 feet USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Origin: Asia, a man-made hybrid There are plants that demand atten… ...

Q: My “Sum and Substance” hosta plants have developed some strange mottled colors on the leaves. Is this a disease problem or a plant mutation?— Henry Sims, Highland ParkA: Hostas have a ...

The original Hosta “Sum and Substance” was introduced in the 1980s. It quickly became popular among American gardeners, and was the most talked-about specimen for the shade garden.

‘Sum and Substance’ is a giant variety with chartreuse leaves that become more yellow over the course of the summer. As with most lighter-colored hostas, it looks best with two or three hours ...

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' Sum and Substance Hosta. Groups: 001; Border Perennials; Go to Plant Go to My Location Disclaimer: Reference to products is not intended to be an endorsement to the exclusion ...

A Sum and Substance Hosta is an example of a lutescent Hosta. Contributed / Jennifer Knutson. By Jennifer Knutson | U of M Extension Master Gardener. July 17, 2022 at 8:00 AM. Share ...

I have one of my favorite hostas – Sum and Substance – planted both in the ground and in a container. ... The chartreuse leaves of a hosta in a blue pot offer a striking contrast.

On the other hand, “Sum and Substance” hosta has been around for 20 years. My point is that the varying names for plants do not guarantee success.

Today, 500 hosta varieties carpet the two-acre grove between the Schmidts’ house and the pond. Hostas with rippled edges, including Donahue Piecrust and Jade Cascade, blend with green-and-white Angel ...

At the edge of a border or any place it can be admired - and especially where it will get a few hours of sun at a minimum. 'Sun Power' is an unusual hosta in that it does very well in sun all day ...