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Hosta 'Sum of All'
The lovely band of gold that edges each leaf widens magnificently over time.
Introduced by Zilis in 2000, 'Sum of All' is a sport of the deservedly popular 'Sum and Substance,' itself no slouch in the leaf thickness department. But it leaves its parent far behind as these giant leaves (up to 16 inches long) acquire their bold texture and interresting up-and-out hold, which gives the entire plant a hectic appearance, as if being blown by a breeze. The central green color remains fresh and spring-light, shading unevenly into the band of gold. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!
In late summer lavender flowers on 4-foot stems top the foliage, but they can't distract for one minute from its majesty. While this isn't the largest hosta in the world, it is one of the most garden-worthy, its great size more than matched by its vigor and substance. You simply must have it for the garden this season. Zones 3-9.
| Genus | Hosta |
| Variety | 'Sum of All' |
| Bloom Season | Late Summer |
| Habit | Mound-shaped |
| Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 3 ft |
| Plant Width | 5 ft |
| Item Form | 1-Quart |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Variegated |
| Bloom Color | Light Lavender |
| Foliage Color | Gold, Medium Green, Variegated |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Pest Resistant, Scorching |
| Soil Tolerance | Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor |
| Uses | Border, Containers, Foliage Interest, Foundation, Outdoor |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR |
- Butterflies like a lot of sunlight, so locate your garden in a sunny area.
- If you live in a windy location, plant your butterfly-attracting plants near a building, fence, or hedge to protect them.
- Plant a variety of nectar-rich plants, as well as shrubs and evergreens for shelter.
- Since many butterflies and native flowering plants have co-evolved, try to put in some that are native to your area. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center provides lists of plants native to states and regions.
- Certain colors are particularly attracting to butterflies – red, yellow, pink, purple, or orange blooms that are clustered or flat-topped, with a short flower tubes are especially attractive to adult butterflies.
- Avoid using pesticides, especially around nectar-producing plants.
- Provide a shallow source of water – try a birdbath with pebbles lining the bowl.
- Place a rock in a sunny spot for butterfly basking and resting.
- Create a "puddling area" by digging a shallow hole filled with compost or manure where rainwater will collect and release essential salts and minerals.
- If you want butterflies to breed in your garden, put in some caterpillar food plants, such as parsley, milkweeds, asters, thistles, violets, clover, grasses, and Queen Anne’s Lace.
- Since butterflies need nectar throughout the entire adult phase of their lives, try to create a design that will allow for a continuous bloom – when one stops blooming, another starts.
