H. ‘Richland Gold's Moonlight’
Hosta ‘Richland Gold's Moonlight’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4a (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Richland Gold' registered in 1999, 'Richland Gold's Moonlight' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by golden yellow leaves with wide, creamy white margins and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The leaf base is flat, and the plant forms a dense, mound-like clump.
In the Garden
This hosta reaches approximately 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the golden yellow leaf centers hold their color without scorching. The 30- to 34-inch (76.2 to 86.4 cm) scapes bear lavender flowers in midsummer. Suitable for mixed shade borders or as a specimen in woodland gardens; pairs well with ferns and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed. Typical hosta-growing zones apply.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30–34 in (76.2–86.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Richland Gold' — H. ‘Richland Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4a, medium size):
- H. ‘Citation’ (1980)
- H. ‘Harmonica’ (1999)
- H. ‘Ugly Duckling’ (1999)
- H. ‘Hot Diggity Dog’ (1998)
- H. ‘Mint Julep’ (2000)
- H. ‘Thanksgiving’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4667