H. ‘Purple Moon’
Hosta ‘Purple Moon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, 'Purple Moon' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown pollen parentage, with Hosta 'August Moon' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with gold margins, which emerge greener in spring, and its purple flowers that contrast markedly with the bright yellow leaf edges.
In the Garden
'Purple Moon' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the gold margins remain stable. The broad, lightly corrugated leaves with a glaucous bloom underneath make it suitable for border fronts or as a specimen in shaded beds; it pairs well with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials that echo its cool tones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.75 in (17.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.75 in (14.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 18–25 in (45.7–63.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | new or later leaves are yellowish green |
| Notable characteristics | purple flowers contrast well with bright yellow leaves, compact full leaf clump. New greener leaves add interest |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'August Moon' — H. ‘August Moon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Chromosphere’ (2010)
- H. ‘Color Me Yellow’ (2010)
- H. ‘Geez Louise’ (2010)
- H. ‘Gold Seer’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4512. How we check this data.