Hosta Plantain Lily August Moon

August Moon Hosta is a vigorous shade perennial known for its lush, heart-shaped foliage that shifts in color through the season. New growth emerges a fresh chartreuse in spring and gradually deepens into warm golden tones depending on light exposure. Dense mounds create strong texture and fullness in shaded beds, while graceful flower stalks topped with soft lavender-white blooms appear in midsummer for added charm.

Why You’ll Love It

• Dynamic Leaf Color: Foliage transitions from chartreuse to golden yellow, creating changing seasonal interest.

• Full, Dense Growth: Forms thick, leafy mounds that provide excellent coverage in shade gardens.

• Reliable Blooms: Pale lavender-tinted white flowers rise above the foliage in summer.

• Fast Establishment: Quickly fills in planting areas compared to many hosta varieties.

• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and dependable once established.

Plant Details

• Plant Height: Approximately 18 inches

• Flower Height: Up to 24 inches

• Plant Spread: About 36 inches

• Spacing: Space plants roughly 30 inches apart

• Sun Exposure: Partial shade to full shade

• Hardiness: Cold hardy to Zone 2

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Other Names: Plantain Lily, Funkia

Growth & Care

August Moon Hosta thrives in evenly moist soil and benefits from protection against hot afternoon sun. It adapts well to most soil types and tolerates urban conditions. As a herbaceous perennial, it dies back in winter and returns each spring from the crown. Remove old foliage in early spring before new growth appears and avoid disturbing the crown during late winter dormancy.

Ideal Uses

Mass plantings, shaded borders, woodland gardens, groundcover groupings, and mixed perennial beds.

Care Notes

Watch periodically for common garden insects. Plants may be divided when mature to control size or rejuvenate growth, though cultivated varieties may have propagation restrictions depending on licensing or local regulations.