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August Moon Hosta

Hosta 'August Moon'

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The August Moon Hosta, also named Hosta 'Sun Power', is renowned for its vibrant, chartreuse to golden-yellow foliage. This shade-tolerant perennial has a mounded form, reaching about 1.5 feet tall and spreading up to 4 feet wide. Heart-shaped leaves are 11 inches long with subtle ribbing, complemented by white-to-lavender summer blooms on 3-foot scapes. Ideal for creating contrasting color and texture in shaded areas. Hardy, low-maintenance, zone 3-8.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Type Perennial
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — complemented by white-to-lavender summer blooms on 3-foot scapes
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Heart-shaped leaves are 11 inches long with subtle ribbingAugust Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — also named Hosta 'Sun Power'August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — This shade-tolerant perennial has a mounded form, reaching about 1.5 feet tall and spreading up to 4 feet wideAugust Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — chartreuse to golden-yellow foliageAugust Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — graceful wave along the margins.<br><br>This hosta variety forms a robustAugust Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — It is recommended to provide this hosta with some morning sun to enhance its golden leaf coloring+17

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') — complemented by white-to-lavender summer blooms on 3-foot scapes
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Heart-shaped leaves are 11 inches long with subtle ribbing
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — also named Hosta 'Sun Power'
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — This shade-tolerant perennial has a mounded form, reaching about 1.5 feet tall and spreading up to 4 feet wide
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — chartreuse to golden-yellow foliage
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — graceful wave along the margins.<br><br>This hosta variety forms a robust
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — It is recommended to provide this hosta with some morning sun to enhance its golden leaf coloring
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — with deeper coloration when exposed to greater amounts of sunlight
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — August Moon Hosta enjoys a bloom period when it produces slender
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — this variety demonstrates good resistance to pests
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Ideal for creating contrasting color and texture in shaded areas
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — typically 24 to 36 inches in height and spreading 36 to 48 inches in width
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — mounded clump that can grow to an impressive size
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Despite its sun tolerance, it is crucial to guard it against the harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — present a slightly corrugated texture and a subtle
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — reaching sizes of up to 10 inches in length and 8 inches in width
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — is an herbaceous perennial that serves as a striking addition to any shade garden
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — scientifically known as Hosta 'Sun Power'
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — making it an enduring selection for a low-maintenance landscape
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — adorned with funnel-shaped
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — heart-shaped leaves that showcase a vibrant chartreuse to golden-yellow hue
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Hardy, low-maintenance, zone 3-8
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — upright scapes up to 24 inches tall
August Moon Hosta (Hosta 'August Moon') — Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8
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