H. ‘Prairie Sum Shine’
Hosta ‘Prairie Sum Shine’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-3 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 as a sport of Hosta 'Sum and Substance', 'Prairie Sum Shine' is a giant-sized cultivar distinguished by its large, nearly round leaves with green centers and gold margins. The margins remain yellow throughout the growing season, and the plant exhibits a more controlled, moderate growth habit than its parent.
In the Garden
'Prairie Sum Shine' forms a mound 22 inches (55.9 cm) tall and 48 inches (121.9 cm) wide, making it suitable as a specimen or accent in partial to full shade. Its substantial leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials; the gold margins provide contrast against darker foliage. The plant's moderate growth rate and tidy habit reduce the need for frequent division.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Prairie Sum Shine' is susceptible to slug damage; monitor and manage as needed. It is hardy in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | stays yellow all season. Leaves are large but plant size is medium. More controlled growth habit than H. 'Sum and Substance' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-3, giant size):
- H. ‘Leo’ (2009)
- H. ‘Sum and Substance’ (1980)
- H. ‘Dune Boy’ (2009)
- H. ‘El Dorado’ (2009)
- H. ‘Franc's Trailer Jon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mama Bear’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4438. How we check this data.