H. ‘Moon Monster’
Hosta ‘Moon Monster’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, 'Moon Monster' is a large, mound-forming hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its heavily corrugated, cupped leaves with blue-green margins and prominent veining.
In the Garden
'Moon Monster' reaches a mature spread of approximately 42 inches (107 cm) and a height of 23 inches (58 cm), forming a dense, rounded clump. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage retains its color. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its large size makes it unsuitable for containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. 'Moon Monster' shows typical hosta susceptibility to slugs and deer.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.13 in (20.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | cupped, deeply corrugated |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abraham Lincoln’ (2009)
- H. ‘Back Bay’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bam Bam Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Chiffon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3879. How we check this data.