H. ‘Eye of the Hurricane’
Hosta ‘Eye of the Hurricane’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, 'Eye of the Hurricane' is a large hosta cultivar notable for its unusual floppy leaves and heavily rippled margins. The plant forms a broad, mounded clump of blue-green foliage, with each leaf displaying a light to medium grey-green, deeply wavy margin that contrasts with the dull-surfaced blade.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches approximately 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and spreads to 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is reported to be sun tolerant, making it suitable for sites that receive more light than typical hosta-growing zones, though it will also perform well in partial shade. Its large size and distinctive leaf texture make it an effective specimen or accent plant in mixed borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as hostas are susceptible to both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | light to medium grey-green heavily rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly twisted, moderately folded, deeply wavy |
| Notable characteristics | unusual floppy leaves, sun tolerant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1698