Red October hosta
Hosta 'Red October'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size9 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Lavender
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Red October' hosta (Hosta 'Red October') is a perennial for shade gardens, borders, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average moisture. It bears fragrant lavender blooms from early to late summer, and bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Western sword fern, Sedge, Yellow trout-lily, and Bowl of Beauty peony.