Hosta
Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

Spacing

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Seed Collecting
Partial to Full Shade

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Leaf Texture (top)

Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs
Perennials

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Giant (leaf >144 square inches; plant >28” tall)

Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like

Water Requirements
Fast

Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate