8 Easiest Hosta Varieties to Grow

‘Sum and Substance’

This focal-point hosta can grow to 30 inches tall and a whopping five to six feet wide, although it will take several years of maturity to get to that size. ‘Sum and Substance‘ features large, slightly cupped leaves that tend toward chartreuse when given a few hours of sun, greener in full shade. Pale lavender blooms appear in mid to late summer. These grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8.

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