Plantain Lily
Hosta 'Red October'
Asparagaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Sunny Border Ohio
Description
Plants with pale green leaves and bright red petioles. The red color extends slightly into the green foliage that has a silver-white back. In early October the 2' wide clups are topped by red-purple flowers.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
flower color