August Moon Hosta
Hosta
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Perennials: Foliage
Plantain Lily (gold foliage)
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Most popular shade plant of all time due to their versatility in the landscape. Their lush clumps of bold exotic leaves are the main feature. The stalks of lily-like flowers are an added bonus.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gold
Fall Foliage
Variegated
Flower Color
Lavender
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Bell
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds
Uses/Placement
Shade
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Shade: 3-4 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Organic Feeding Recommended
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division