Hosta 'August Moon' features large (7-9" long x 7-8" wide), heart-shaped leaves that are bright gold to chartreuse depending on the amount of sun exposure. Enjoys morning sun, 4-6 hours. The slightly rippled margins are striking.

Prominent veins are impressed above, raised below. Attractive puckering and some crinkling adds distinctiveness. White flowers with lavender blush emerge on scapes 24-26" tall in July-August, 35-40 flowers per scape.

A hosta classic and a good grower that is tolerant of many conditions. Grows and colors best with at least some morning sun but is tolerant of quite a bit of sun and heat. Moderate growth rate. Possible mature height 24", spread 42".

General info - Hostas:
Hosta (syn.: Funkia) is a genus of about 23-40 species of lily-like plants native to northeast Asia. They were once classified in the family Liliaceae but are now included in the family Agavaceae by the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group. They are herbaceous perennial plants, growing from corms or rhizomes, with broad lanceolate or ovate leaves varying widely in size by species from 1-15 in (3-40 cm) long and 0.75-12 in (2-30 cm) broad. Variation among the numerous cultivars is even greater, with clumps ranging from less than 4 in (10 cm) across to more than 6.5 ft (2 m) across.

Leaf color in wild species is typically green, although some species (e.g., H. sieboldiana) are known for a glaucous waxy leaf coating that gives a blue appearance to the leaf. Natural mutations (sports) of native species are known with yellow-green ("gold") colored leaves or with leaf variegation (either white/cream or yellowish edges or centers). The flowers are produced on an erect panicle up to 31 in (80 cm) tall; the individual flowers are usually pendulous, 0.75-2 in (2-5 cm) long, with six tepals, white, lavender, or violet in color and usually scentless.

Hostas are widely-cultivated ground cover plants, particularly useful in the garden as shade-tolerant plants. Hybridization has produced over 5000 cultivars, those with golden- or white-variegated leaves are especially prized. They are generally easy and long-lived garden plants, relatively disease free, requiring little care other than watering and some fertilizer if you want to enhance growth.

Part sun Shade

Zones: 3-9