Hosta
'August Moon'
Langfelder (O) ; Alex J. Summers (NI) ; Peter Ruh (R)
1996
Introduced
1968
III -
Medium
-
3 -
Gold
ID #00082
Plant:
38 inch diameter,
16 inches high.
Mound-like
with a fast growth rate.
Leaf:
7 in. long,
6.75 in. wide
10
pair of
prominant
veins.
Leaf center color is
yellow gold
with a
slightly rippled
margin.
Dull on top,
dull underneath;
Leaf appearance is
lightly wavey
moderately corrugated
.
Leaf shape is nearly round
with a rounded base
.
Scape:
24 inches high.
Ranges from 20 inches
up to 26 inches high.
Has inflorescence leaves.
Flower:
1 in. long.
Color is
lavender,
tubular shape;
fertile.
In Chesterland, Ohio:
Bloom starts 7/14
bloom peaks on 7/25
finishes 8/6
.
Pod color is
greenish yellow.
Clump History:
A first generation division of the original,
The clump measured was
6
years old, growing in Chesterland, Ohio.
Notable Characteristics:
Petiole stout and cupped.
Remarks:
Name registered for its historical significance.
Available
at:
On display at Shade
Serenade.
This hosta has been listed under the following classifications:
Leaf Size Medium Color 3
Registered in 1996
Introduced in 1968
Langfelder
Alex J. Summers
Peter Ruh
Theme moon
Shade Serenade
