H. ‘Muted Moon’

Overview

Registered in 1995, ‘Muted Moon’ is a sport of *Hosta* ‘August Moon’ that produces a medium-sized clump of variegated foliage. Its leaves are dark green with a broad, light green margin approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, and the leaf surface is slightly shiny above and dull beneath.

In the Garden

‘Muted Moon’ forms a semi-upright mound reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. The rounded, 8-inch (20.3 cm) leaves with 10 vein pairs provide textural contrast when paired with finer-textured perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. Its medium size makes it adaptable to both garden beds and larger containers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, ‘Muted Moon’ is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.