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Hosta 'August Moon'

Family Hostaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 50 - 80 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.1 m (2 - 3.5 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Hosta 'August Moon' (hosta) bears showy and faded violet blossoms during mid-summer to late summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has medium green and greyish azure foliage that is showy, matte and bold textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Hosta 'August Moon' . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.