H. ‘Eye Never’
Hosta ‘Eye Never’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 as a sport of Hosta 'Eye Declare', 'Eye Never' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its bright yellow leaf centers with unusually wide, dark green margins. The leaves are ovate, lightly cupped, and measure 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, with the green margin spanning 0.75 to 1 inch (1.9 to 2.5 cm)—notably broader than that of its parent.
In the Garden
'Eye Never' forms a mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 33 inches (83.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the bright yellow centers contrast well with the dark green margins. The chartreuse scapes, 18 to 20 inches (45.7 to 50.8 cm) tall, bear lavender flowers in midsummer. This cultivar pairs effectively with shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, Heuchera, and Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Eye Never' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor accordingly in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | bright yellow turns greenish yellow with season |
| Notable characteristics | margin is much wider than parent and leaves cup downward |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Eye Declare' — H. ‘Eye Declare’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Catch of the Day’ (2013)
- H. ‘Peace Offer’ (2013)
- H. ‘Sand Storm’ (2013)
- H. ‘Black Thunder’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1697. How we check this data.