Hosta 'Red October'

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Dark purplish-red petioles with lance-shaped, medium green leaves. Some red extends into the leaves.

Height

12 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

August-September

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Spotted Deadnettle (Groundcover- Lamium maculatum), Grayleaf Cranesbill (Geranium cinereum), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Toad Lily (Tricyrtis hirta), Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), Globe Flower (Trollius europaeus), False Spirea (Astilbe thunbergii)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Hummingbirds

Attributes & Uses

•	Containers
•	Cut Flowers

Exposure

•	Partial Shade
•	Shade

Foliage Color

•	Dark Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall
•	Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Rich
•	Moist but well-drained