Hosta 'August Moon'

August Moon Hosta

Hosta ‘August Moon’ — commonly known as August Moon Hosta — is a large perennial prized for its broad heart-shaped golden-yellow leaves that brighten shaded gardens from spring through summer. The foliage emerges chartreuse and deepens to rich gold with increased light, forming a substantial mound with gently corrugated texture. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal contrast.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 2–2.5 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Large, rounded mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun for strongest gold color

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for woodland gardens, shade borders, specimen planting, and massing where bold foliage color is desired. Golden foliage provides strong contrast with blue and dark green hostas.

Care: Maintain even soil moisture during dry periods to prevent leaf scorch. Divide in spring or early fall when clumps become crowded. Remove spent flower stalks after flowering. 🌿🌕

Plant type

Perennial

Height

2-2.5'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump, Mounded, Rounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No