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August Moon Hosta

Hosta 'August Moon'

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Overview

The Hosta 'August Moon' is renowned for its large, heart-shaped, golden-yellow leaves, providing striking texture in shaded gardens. This perennial thrives in zones 3-8, preferring partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil. Mature plants span up to 24 inches in height with a spread of 36 to 48 inches, and in midsummer, produce lavender flowers on 36-inch scapes. Ideal for borders and woodland settings.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Type Perennial
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Flourishing in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Mature plants span up to 24 inches in height with a spread of 36 to 48 inchesAugust Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Ideal for borders and woodland settingsAugust Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — produce lavender flowers on 36-inch scapesAugust Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — This perennial thrives in zones 3-8, preferring partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soilAugust Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — providing striking texture in shaded gardensAugust Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — The Hosta 'August Moon' is a luminous perennial that offers vibrant foliage to any shaded landscape design

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae

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August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Flourishing in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Mature plants span up to 24 inches in height with a spread of 36 to 48 inches
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Ideal for borders and woodland settings
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — produce lavender flowers on 36-inch scapes
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — This perennial thrives in zones 3-8, preferring partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — providing striking texture in shaded gardens
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — The Hosta 'August Moon' is a luminous perennial that offers vibrant foliage to any shaded landscape design
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