Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Sum of All' Asparagaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Horticultural Associates

Description

M. Zilis (ONIR) 2003 Plant: 80 in. (203 cm) diameter, 32 in. (81 cm) high; mound-like; medium.Leaf: 16 in. (41 cm) long, 12 in. (31 cm) wide; 14 to 16 pairs of veins; medium to dark green; golden yellow margin; flat; early glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy and lightly corrugated; broadly ovate; cordate base; Scape: 30 to 48 in. (76 cm) long; green. Flower: 2.75 in. (7.49 cm) long; tubular; Rochelle, IL - July 15 to Aug 15; 7/20-8/3-8/10; Seed: sets viable seed; Clump History: original sport; 4 yrs old; Rochelle, IL; Notable Characteristics: much wider gold margin than other similar cultivars [Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance']

USDA Hardiness Zone

3