Hosta 'Abiqua Moonbeam'
Walden West 87
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available HostaItem #: 1517
Zones: 3a to 9b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 15" tall
Origin: Hybrid
This vigorous and easy-to-grow 1987 release from Dr. Chuck Purtymun is a real prize for hosta lovers. This sport of H. 'August Moon' has round, corrugated, blue-green leaves with a wide lime-gold margin. In early summer, the 3' wide clumps are topped with near white flowers... truly spectacular!


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Other Attributes
Genus: Hosta
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants
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