Sum and Substance

Hosta of the Year for 2004. (F Shaw 80)

Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ is a cultivar of hosta known for its exceptionally large and bold foliage. The leaves of ‘Sum and Substance’ can grow up to 2 feet in length and are a bright chartreuse green color. The foliage is slightly corrugated, giving it an interesting texture. The plant typically grows to a height of about 3 feet and a spread of about 6 feet, making it a large hosta.

‘Sum and Substance’ prefers partial shade to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant and is fairly tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions. In mid-summer, ‘Sum and Substance’ produces tall spikes of pale lavender flowers that rise above the foliage.