H. ‘Imperial Moth’
Hosta ‘Imperial Moth’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Imperial Moth' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with white margins and unstable streaking in shades of yellow and creamy white. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring 9 inches long by 7 inches wide, feature a glaucous bloom on the undersides and lightly corrugated, wavy margins.
In the Garden
'Imperial Moth' forms a mound-like clump 24 inches tall and 40 inches in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or woodland garden settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor accordingly.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green with unstable streaks of varying shades of yellow and creamy white slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 24–30 in (61.0–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | good breeder |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Don Quixote’ (2004)
- H. ‘Great White Way’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2707