Hosta Red October Solidago When winter temperatures stay above

When winter temperatures stay above 15 degrees F

In the garden in full to part sun

It provides a tropical feel in a warm temperate garden

rigidly upright foliage looks great all spring and summer

reliable to about 15 degrees F

Hosta Red October Solidago When winter temperatures stay aboveThis much sought after 1995 Roy Herold introduction (H. longipes var. hypoglauca x H. kikutii 'Harvest Delight') is one of the best of the "red petioled" hostas. The bright red pigment drenches the leaf petiole and extends slightly into the foliage. The dark green foliage with a silver white back makes a symmetrical clump. In early October, the 2' wide clumps put on quite a show as they are topped with an amazing number of 2' tall red purple spikes,