H. ‘Andrew's Moody Mom’

Overview

Registered in 2010 by F. Freeman, 'Andrew's Moody Mom' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its upright habit and dark blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with slightly rippled margins, moderate corrugation, and a slightly shiny upper surface contrasting with a dull underside.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 39 inches (99.1 cm) and a height of 17 inches (43.2 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade, typical of blue-leaved hostas, and performs well as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. Its substantial size makes it appropriate for mid-border or as a ground cover in larger shaded areas.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.