Hosta Sum And Substance
One of the most popular hostas and winner of Hosta of the Year in 2004, it is known for its large, yellow-green leaves that become more gold-coloured in mid-summer.
Plant Description
One of the most popular hostas and winner of Hosta of the Year in 2004, it is known for its large, yellow-green leaves that become more gold-coloured in mid-summer. Small purple flowers rise on spikes above the hardy foliage.
Light Needs:
Full Shade to Indirect Sun
Watering Needs:
Regular watering, but once established can be drought tolerant
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: up to 36”
Growth Width: up to 72”
Key Feature:
Love the shade, Easy-Care, Large spread, Fast Growth, Attracts hummingbirds
Blooms:
Mid-Summer
Landscape Uses:
Containers, Woodland Gardens, Border, Mass Planting
Plant Type
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous
Herbaceous
Foliage Colour
Yellow-Green
Flower Colour
Purple
Blooms
Mid-Summer
Average Size
As tall as 3 feet and as wide as 6 feet.
Growth Rate
Fast
Instructions:
To establish a deep root system, water regularly during first season but can be reduced thereafter. Keep out of full, mid-day summer sun. Remove dead foliage before new growth in early spring, dividing every 2-3 years.
Water:Regular watering, but once established can be drought tolerant
Sunlight:Full Shade to Indirect Sun
Special Uses
- Attracts Birds
" Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. "
Albert Einstein
