Hosta August Moon (Plantain Lily)
Noted for its sun tolerance, Hosta ‘August Moon’ (Plantain Lily) is a perennial forming a dense, asymmetrical mound of thick, widely oval, heart-shaped, chartreuse leaves, up to 9 in. long (22 cm), turning soft yellow, then bright golden-yellow depending on sun exposure. Searsuckered and puckered, the matt foliage displays strongly marked veins.
Noted for its sun tolerance, Hosta 'August Moon' (Plantain Lily) is a perennial forming a dense, asymmetrical mound of thick, widely oval, heart-shaped, chartreuse leaves, up to 9 in. long (22 cm), turning soft yellow, then bright golden-yellow depending on sun exposure. Searsuckered and puckered, the matt foliage displays strongly marked veins. Bell-shaped, pale lavender to white flowers appear in summer, rising on scapes 32 in. tall (80 cm). Among the first yellow-leaved hostas ever introduced, 'August Moon' is quick growing and vigorous. A perfect subject for the landscape or containers where it will illuminate your yard like an August moon.
- Easy grower, Hosta 'August Moon' grows 20 in. tall (50 cm) and spreads over time to 42 in. (105 cm).
- Performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Grows also exceptionally well in 4 to 5 hours of morning sun (except in the US Deep South). Shelter from cold, dry winds.
- Perfect for the shade garden, mixed with other perennials in bed and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens or containers.
- 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 |
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Heat Zones | 2 – 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Hosta – Plantain Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 40″ (100cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |