H. ‘Moon Maiden’

Overview

Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Moon Maiden' is a large cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Katrina Joe'* and *H. 'Halcyon'*. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaf centers broadly edged in gold, with a glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound-shaped clump reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter, with a medium to fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain bright and the blue-green centers hold their color. The leathery, broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases and lightly wavy margins persist well through summer heat, making it a reliable specimen for shaded borders or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Its size suits it for mid-border positions or as a focal point in woodland gardens.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard hosta care applies regarding slug and deer management, though the leathery leaf texture may offer some resistance.