H. ‘Eye Catcher’
Hosta ‘Eye Catcher’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1996, 'Eye Catcher' is a small hosta of unknown parentage distinguished by its green leaves with yellow-gold margins. The leaf blades are dull on both surfaces, with flat gold margins and rounded bases, creating a compact, fast-growing mound.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and spreads to 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, forming a dense, mound-like clump. It performs best in partial to full shade and is suitable for edging, rock gardens, or container culture given its small size. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | yellow gold flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 15–24 in (38.1–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1695