H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’

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.