Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Red Dragon' Asparagaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Young Flower Garden

Source of plant

Naylor Creek Nursery

Description

H. ‘Red Dragon’ has nicely rippled shiny bright green leaves held on strong upright red petioles. The red on the petioles extends all the way up to the leaves and even the flower stalks are bright red. The tall stalks bear purple flowers in August that are fertile.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics