August Moon - Hosta

August Moon is a vigorous, mound-forming hosta with broad heart-shaped leaves that emerge chartreuse and mature to luminous gold. It brightens shade plantings, and summer scapes carry pale lavender to near-white flowers. ## Landscape role Use this large hosta along a border, as an edging plant, or in a mass planting where its puckered foliage can contrast with finer textures. Allow roughly 20–36 inches of height and 3–4 feet of spread for a mature clump. [Fine Gardening](https://www.finegardening.com/plant/hosta-august-moon) describes its mounding growth and summer flowers, while [Hosta Choice Gardens](https://www.hostachoicegardens.ca/en-ca/products/hosta-august-moon) notes the chartreuse spring foliage and gold color that develops with morning sun. ## Growing conditions Plant in fertile, loamy soil that stays moist but drains well. Partial shade protects leaf color, while morning sun can bring out more gold; the [Chicago Botanic Garden](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/hosta-august-moon-august-moon-hosta) lists partial to full shade and hardiness zones 3–9. The [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/94408/hosta-august-moon/details) also recommends moist, well-drained soil and describes its deciduous, clump-forming habit. ## Seasonal display Leaves provide the main display from spring through fall. Bell-shaped flowers rise above the mound in summer, and the plant may take several years to reach full size. ## Maintenance Remove damaged foliage and spent flower stalks as needed. Slugs and snails may chew leaves, and deer browse hostas. Divide a crowded clump in late summer or early spring.