H. ‘Moonshine’
Hosta ‘Moonshine’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Savory.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Savory |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by R. Savory, this large hosta is a sport of *Hosta* 'Piedmont Gold'. It is distinguished by its green leaves with chartreuse to gold margins, a color pattern that reverses the typical gold-centered, green-margined appearance of its parent.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Moonshine' reaches a mature spread of 45 inches (114.3 cm) and a height of 27 inches (68.6 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or for mid-border placement in shade to partial shade. Its large, rounded leaves with prominent veining pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The scape rises to 55 inches (139.7 cm), bearing pale lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Flower scape height | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Piedmont Gold' — H. ‘Piedmont Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Lemon Chiffon’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3893