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Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’

Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

I love the huge leaves on this Hosta. The color and waxy texture weirdly reminds me of a tree frog. Unfortunately, these are easily burned by the sun, so I’ve had to move a few of them. Their leaves also get a yellow cast later in summer which is purported to be a feature, but I’m not too fond of it. Overall I like them and look forward to seeing how much bigger they get every year. Definitely a choice for the larger garden.

  • Plant Type
  • Hosta
    • Shade Grade
    • A
    • Light Requirement
    • Part Shade
    • Shade
    • Location
    • Creek

    Gardener's Log

    05/2008: Planted in front garden. Later moved to back yard.

    05/2011: Part of the 2011 online purchase. Planted in the front yard and in the front garden next to the garage. Moved the garage-sited one at some point to the back yard.

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    Happy hosta

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    Hosta Sum and Substance

    Shade Grade

    A

    Not my favorite, but interesting to look at. Looking forward to them getting huuuge.

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