Epimedium ogisui Purple/Lavender Foliage Plants Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is considered to be one of the finest hostas ever introduced

Kalimeris can be cut back hard to the ground in mid to late summer if it gets too shabby looking

it splits in two

A much better fragrance than the geyser of the same name

Epimedium ogisui Purple/Lavender Foliage Plants Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is(aka: Epimedium ogisui type specimen) Epimedium ogisui is a recently named species to honor its discoverer, Japan's Mikinori Ogisu. Epimedium ogisui is a fast spreading groundcover species with oval green leaves that emerge with a nice purple mottling. Epimedium ogisui is topped in spring with short spikes of pure white flowers. If you've got a large area of moist, but well drained soil to cover, Epimedium ogisui is for you. This offering is