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Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

Zone: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Exposure: Light/Bright Shade
Height: Maximum 30 feet
Width: Minimum 6 feet , Maximum 9 feet
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One of the finest hostas ever introduced. It has huge (over 1' across) chartreuse leaves that change to medium gold in sun, which it tolerates better than most other hostas do. Masses of lavender flowers on 3' scapes appear in midsummer. The list of accolades is impressive: AHG 2004 Hosta of the Year. AGM winner. GPP award.

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:19 PM

Lg (to 10"x 10") glossy, textured leaves "w substance that must be felt to be believed" make 2', pest-resistant, chartreuse to golden mounds which will take full hot sun. Sun-PSh/Med

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:19 PM

Not for the tiny woodland garden since the impressive chartreuse foliage can create mounds 6' wide. Wonderful combined with Rodgersias and ferns.

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:19 PM

Lavender flowers. Immense gold leaves.

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