The Hosta 'August Moon' is a very popular shade perennial, prized for its large, golden-yellow to chartreuse foliage, which instantly brightens partially shaded beds and woodland gardens. Its color is more intense in spring and becomes slightly greener in summer.
It develops a broad, rounded habit, forming a generous plant ideal for creating a focal point in a shade planting. In summer, pale lavender flowers appear on tall stalks above the foliage.
Very hardy and easy to maintain, it prefers rich, cool, well-drained soils, in partially shaded to light shade conditions. It tolerates a bit more sun if the soil remains moist. It is generally not attractive to deer, although no hosta is completely safe.
Botanical name: Hosta 'August Moon'
Type: Foliage perennial
Flowering: July
Foliage color: Golden yellow to chartreuse
Flower color: Pale lavender
Height: 45 to 60 cm
Spread: 90 to 120 cm
Exposure: Part shade to light shade
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Rich, cool and well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 3
Benefits: Luminous foliage, vigorous variety, generally not attractive to deer
The Hosta 'August Moon' is ideal for those looking for a luminous, hardy and easy-to-maintain shade perennial, perfectly suited for Quebec gardens.