'Sum and Substance' is a perennial making a clump of broadly heart-shaped, bright, shining yellow-green glaucous below leaves to 50cm in length. Dense racemes of pale lilac, bell-shaped flowers on stems to 75cm
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation
Propagate by division in late summer or early spring
Remove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of the growing season
May be susceptible to slugs and snails; plants in pots may be susceptible to vine weevil
May be susceptible to a virus
