H. ‘Blue Moon’
Hosta ‘Blue Moon’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Smith.
| Year registered | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Originator | E. Smith |
| Registrant | E. Smith & P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1976 by E. Smith and P. Aden from the breeding work of E. Smith, Hosta 'Blue Moon' is a compact, small-sized cultivar distinguished by its intense blue-green foliage. The leaves are notably small, measuring 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide, with 12 pairs of veins and blue margins that contribute to its refined, rounded appearance.
In the Garden
'Blue Moon' reaches a mature height of 6 inches (15.2 cm) and a spread of 6 inches (15.2 cm), making it suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue coloration is most pronounced. The diminutive size pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or woodland groundcovers, and it is an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitoring and protective measures are recommended in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Moon’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Blue Ice’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Blue Splendor’ (sport)
- H. ‘Con Te Partiro’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Deep Blue Sea’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Ellie Marie’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Full Moon’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Karen’ (sport)
- H. ‘King of Spades’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Metallica’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Minimoon’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Mister Gee’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Moon River’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Heaven’ (1976)
- H. ‘Hadspen Blue’ (1976)
- H. ‘Hadspen Heron’ (1976)
- H. ‘Harmony’ (1976)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #643. How we check this data.