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Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info) Cultivar: August Moon Hybridized by R. Langfelder(O), A. Summers (NI); Year of Registration or Introduction: 1996
Plant Size (check one): Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall) Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: 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)
Sun Exposure: Light Shade Partial to Full Shade Full Shade
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
On Jun 10, 2008, LI_BugGuy from Huntington, NY wrote:
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 a golden tone, while the recessed corrugations remain chartreuse. The bi-color effect is quite nice.
-ArtP, LI NY
On Feb 7, 2007, Bellisgirl from Spokane, WA wrote:
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 year it really came out though. Its a beautiful golden yellow that is almost neon colored. Brightens up any shade garden. Slugs really love it, so I have to put down pellets often.
On Jun 8, 2006, briannacorn from Sumner, ME wrote:
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 form beautifully. I have not had any problems with pests and the color contrasts nicely with the blue spruce,added benefit its scale balances well with the spruce.
On Jan 4, 2005, lmelling from Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) wrote:
Considered a hosta "classic." Creates a medium-large mound of broad, golden foliage, 20" high by 42" wide. Leaves are broadly oblong-ovate in shape and about 9.5" long by 8" wide, medium to bright gold color, brighter with direct sunlight. There is a slight blom on the underside.
'August Moon' is one of the oldest hosta cultivars and still remains highly rated. It is notable for its bright gold color, corrugation, and good substance. Flowers appear mid July - mid August and are pale lavendar in color with an open funnel shape.
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