H. ‘Mighty Moe’
Hosta ‘Mighty Moe’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Blue Mouse Ears Supreme', 'Mighty Moe' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its small, nearly round, blue-green leaves with creamy white margins. The leaf blade is lightly cupped, with flat margins of medium blue-green measuring 0.3 to 0.5 cm wide, and the white margin provides strong contrast against the blue-green center.
In the Garden
'Mighty Moe' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature perennials. Its diminutive size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed in the garden setting.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.13 in (5.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | creamy white with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, medium blue-green, flat margins; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 5–10 in (12.7–25.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Mouse Ears Supreme' — H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears Supreme’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Mighty Moe’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Mighty Moe Supreme’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Cute as a Button’ (2009)
- H. ‘Little Willie’ (2009)
- H. ‘Littlest Angel’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lydia’ (2009)
- H. ‘Masquerade’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3752