H. ‘Carolina Moon’
Hosta ‘Carolina Moon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6b (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'August Moon' registered in 1997, 'Carolina Moon' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its variegated foliage: medium green leaves with a broad, light green, slightly rippled margin approximately 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. The leaf surface is slightly shiny above and dull beneath, with a cordate base and 10 to 12 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Carolina Moon' forms a mound-like clump 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall and 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. The medium size allows pairing with ferns, astilbes, or smaller shade perennials; it is not suited for containers due to its mature spread.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green with 2in (5.1cm) wide, light green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'August Moon' — H. ‘August Moon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6b, medium size):
- H. ‘Muted Moon’ (1995)
- H. ‘Allegan Gent’ (2000)
- H. ‘Bonnie's Bounty’ (2000)
- H. ‘Kit Kat’ (1994)
- H. ‘Break Dance’ (2001)
- H. ‘Revelations’ (1993)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #926