H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’
Hosta ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 by an unknown hybridizer, this large hosta is a seedling of *Hosta* 'Independence Day' with unknown pollen parent. 'Foxfire Irish Moon' is distinguished by its nearly round, blue-green leaves with creamy pale green margins and a prominent glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial mound 20 inches (50.8 cm) tall and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage and pale green margins remain most vivid. Companion plants such as ferns, astilbes, or heucheras complement its rounded leaf form.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | creamy pale green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply ribbed and lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 24–30 in (61.0–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | pale creamy green color |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Independence Day' — H. ‘Independence Day’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1879