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Hosta 'Moon Split'

Also Known As

  • Moon Split Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9a

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Hosta 'Moon Split' plant details

Hosta 'Moon Split' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Moon Split'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Moon Split'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hosta 'Moon Split' has heart-shaped lime green leaves with a narrow deeper green central stripe and is very sun tolerant. Lavender flowers in mid summer. A sport of 'Velvet Moon'.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Moon Split' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Moon Split'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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