Hosta (Tardiana Group) Blue Moon (Plantain Lily)
Hosta ‘Blue Moon’ (Plantain Lily) forms a small, flat mound of heart-shaped, thick, dark blue leaves with some dimpling when mature. Bell-shaped, white blooms appear in midsummer, rising on blue-gray scapes 9 in. long (22 cm), but the primary contribution of this hosta is its lovely foliage. Pest resistant, the dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds.
Hosta 'Blue Moon' (Plantain Lily) forms a small, flat mound of heart-shaped, thick, dark blue leaves with some dimpling when mature. Bell-shaped, white blooms appear in midsummer, rising on blue-gray scapes 9 in. long (22 cm), but the primary contribution of this hosta is its lovely foliage. Pest resistant, the dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds.
- Easy grower, this clump-forming perennial grows 9 in. tall (22 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm).
- Performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds.
- Perfect for the shade garden, mixed with other perennials in bed and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens or containers. Great as a groundcover or underplanting shrubs and roses.
- Watch for slugs and snails which could damage the attractive foliage.
- Cut off the stems after blooming to encourage the plant's growth. Discolored leaves should be trimmed back to the ground.
- Propagate by division in early spring or late summer.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 2 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Hosta – Plantain Lilies |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 9" (22cm) |
| Spread | 1' (30cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |