H. ‘Midnight Moon’
Hosta ‘Midnight Moon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'Midnight Moon' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Lakeside Black Satin' distinguished by its dark green, broadly ovate leaves with irregular creamy white margins that streak into the leaf blade. The leaf margins are slightly rippled, and the foliage exhibits a slightly shiny upper surface with a dull underside.
In the Garden
This small hosta forms a mound-like clump reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the dark green leaf centers contrast well with the light margins. Suitable companions include ferns, heucheras, and other small hostas; its compact size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Midnight Moon' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dark green with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, irregular yellow becoming creamy white with streaks into the leaf, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–26 in (50.8–66.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dark green, heart-shaped leaves with an irregular margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Black Satin' — H. ‘Lakeside Black Satin’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Anne’ (2005)
- H. ‘Blazer’ (2005)
- H. ‘Deliverance’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3739