Hosta 'August Moon'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Dothan, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Juneau, Alaska

Paradise, California

Oxford, Connecticut

Lewes, Delaware

Brooksville, Florida

Dacula, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Nicholls, Georgia

Roswell, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Topeka, Kansas

Henderson, Kentucky

Sumner, Maine

Dracut, Massachusetts

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Scottville, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Mankato, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Madison, Mississippi(2 reports)

Lothair, Montana

Annandale, New Jersey

Greene, New York(2 reports)

Huntington, New York

Montauk, New York

Davidson, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Mott, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Galloway, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Salem, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Butler, Pennsylvania

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Freedom, Pennsylvania

Glenshaw, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Toone, Tennessee

Kilgore, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

Shell Lake, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
2
neutrals
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O
Paradise, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2011 | positive

A very pretty chartreaus hosta with a rounded leaves and a nice, tight form. It handles sun very well. In my garden it receives the hot C...Read More

L
Huntington, NY | June 2008 | positive

You're missing something if you haven't tried growing this Hosta in sun. Mine is exposed to mid day sun, which fades some of the leaf to...Read More

B
Spokane, WA | February 2007 | positive

Ive had my August Moon Hosta for about four years. I bought it as a boxed bareroot plant. It didnt do much the first few years; last ye...Read More

B
Sumner, ME | June 2006 | positive

I like this plant ,it sits underneath a big blue spruce with full southern exposure. I do not water every day and it maintains color and...Read More

L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

Considered a hosta "classic." Creates a medium-large mound of broad, golden foliage, 20" high by 42" wide. Leaves are broadly oblong-ov...Read More

J
Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) | June 2004 | positive

It practically glows from a shady spot. Can burn in too much sun.

J
J
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | August 2002 | neutral

Flower scapes 19"-27".

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | neutral

Bugs like it, but so do I. :) Grows well and likes filtered sun.

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