H. ‘Man on the Moon’
Hosta ‘Man on the Moon’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Beilstein & M. Zilis.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Originator | D. Beilstein & M. Zilis |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by D. Beilstein and M. Zilis, this sport of Hosta 'Cuyahoga' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy yellow streaks and white margins. The broadly ovate, lightly corrugated foliage exhibits a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, with flat margins and a cordate base.
In the Garden
'Man on the Moon' reaches 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter, with a semi-upright, slow-growing habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with creamy yellow streaks flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | color changes to dark green with creamy white streaks |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Cuyahoga' — H. ‘Cuyahoga’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Allen C. Haskell’ (2009)
- H. ‘Hearts and Flowers’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mabel-Maria Herweg’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3615. How we check this data.