Hosta August Moon

A large, handsome hosta or plantain lily, Hosta August Moon is a herbaceous perennial with a clump-forming habit, grown mainly for its stunning leaves. These are broad, thick, pointed and deeply ridged, and emerge yellow-green, maturing to a gorgeous, light-reflecting gold. The thick leaves of this hosta allow it to tolerate full sun if grown in reliably moist soil. From May to July, spires of pale lavender-coloured flowers rise above the mound of foliage. Hosta August Moon, like all hostas, will need protection from slugs and snails.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Fertile, reliably moist but well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Spring to autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 3 (90cm) Spread: 2 (60cm)

Photos by David Stang and JLPC and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 and 3.0.