{"product_id":"minnesota-moon-hosta","title":"Minnesota Moon Hosta","description":"\u003cp\u003eMinnesota Moon Hosta is a medium-sized, glowing yellow perennial bred by Monty Carlson in Minnesota. It is highly regarded for its ability to hold its vibrant yellow color throughout the entire season, even into late September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: The plant forms a dense mound of bright yellow leaves. It is a seedling of Hosta hypoleuca, which contributes to its \"luminous glow\" in shaded garden areas.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Typically grows to approximately 16 inches tall with a spread of 32 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Persistence: Unlike some yellow hostas that may fade, 'Minnesota Moon' is noted by experts at Hornbaker Gardens and Hostas on the Bluff for maintaining its bright hue all summer long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare and Planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Performs best in partial shade to full shade. Yellow varieties like this one often benefit from some morning sun to bring out their best color, though harsh afternoon sun should be avoided to prevent leaf scorch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Requires consistent moisture, approximately 1 inch of water per week. Deeper, infrequent watering is preferred over shallow, frequent sessions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Prefers rich, well-draining, and slightly acidic soil.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to direct energy back into the roots and leaves. In early spring, clear away old foliage before new growth emerges. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Hosta","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47442299617529,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5757\/5673\/files\/minnesota_moon.png?v=1771883177","url":"https:\/\/thehappyhosta.com\/products\/minnesota-moon-hosta","provider":"The Happy Hosta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}