plantain lily 'Sum and Substance'
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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
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Sum and Substance' (Hosta 'Sum and Substance')
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Sum and Substance'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Sum and Substance'
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plantain lily 'Sum and Substance' care guide
- Constantly moist rich soil, protect from harsh full sun drying winds
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Constantly moist rich soil, protect from harsh full sun drying winds
Fertilizing
FertilizingSlow-release organic foliage feed once yearly early spring period
Pruning
PruningRemove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of the growing season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late summer or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be subject to a virus
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and snails; plants in pots may be susceptible to vine weevil
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