Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Hosta
Botanical Name
Hosta 'August Moon'
Zones
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Light Requirements
Part Shade, Shade
Water Needs
Average consistent needs
Soil
Organic well drained
Height
20"
Spread
24"
Critter Resistance
N/A
Other
 High filtered or dappled sunlight in moist,
highly organic, well drained soil is best.  
Hostas like a high pH level of 5.5 to 7.5
Plant Size
 Grade #1  (click here to see Image)
 
 
   
Hosta 'August Moon' has large heart shaped leaves that are lime-green to bright
gold depending on the amount of sun exposure.  This variety can tolerate more sun
than others.  Leaves are corrugated, wavy and of good substance.  Pale lavender
flowers are prolifically produced on 24" scapes in mid to late summer.   
Hosta 'Halycon' and Hosta 'August Moon' breaking dormancy in early Spring