Hosta Red October Lobelia composed of purple

composed of purple

When they go dormant in fall

Asparagus 'Graham's Cracker' is tardily deciduous

although it is tolerant of both soils that stay moist and can handle short term droughts fine

Hosta Red October Lobelia composed of purpleThis 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,