plantain lily 'August Moon'

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A clump forming herbaceous perennial with wide, oval heart-shaped yellow to pale green leaves. Violet-blue flowers appear in the summer

plantain lily 'August Moon'

Scientific classification

Species
plantain lily 'August Moon' (Hosta 'August Moon')
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full shade · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of plantain lily 'August Moon'

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Quick identification of plantain lily 'August Moon'

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plantain lily 'August Moon' care guide

Water deeply to keep soil moist, shield roots from extreme dryness
Watering
Full shade · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Water deeply to keep soil moist, shield roots from extreme dryness

Fertilizing

Slow-release fertilizer once early spring, liquid feed monthly in growth

Pruning

Remove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of growing season

Propagation

Propagate by division in late summer or early spring

Growing

Grow in fertile moist but well drained soil in part shade with shelter from cold,dry winds. Grow this hosta in a sunny spot this will enhance the yellow foliage. See Hosta cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails. Container grown plants susceptible to vine weevil

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