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: ShelteredSoil: Fertile, reliably moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeSeason of interest: Spring to autumnHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 3’ (90cm) Spread: 2’ (60cm) Photos by David Stang and JLPC and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 and 3.0.