H. ‘Green Eyes’
Hosta ‘Green Eyes’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. & D. Benedict.
| Year registered | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | H. & D. Benedict |
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1990 by H. & D. Benedict, this miniature hosta is a selfed seedling of Hosta 'Kabitan'. 'Green Eyes' is visually distinctive for its creamy white leaf centers bordered by narrow, undulating dark green margins, a color pattern that reverses the typical green-center, white-margin arrangement.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 8 inches (20.3 cm) and height of 3 inches (7.6 cm), 'Green Eyes' is suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or troughs. Its small size and compact habit make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for miniature hostas, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Green Eyes' may be damaged by slugs and deer; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | creamy white with .25in (0.6cm) wide, dark green, undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Selfed Sdlg of H. 'Kabitan' — H. ‘Kabitan’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Green Eyes’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Yellow Eyes’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Twist of Lime’ (1991)
- H. ‘Goody Goody’ (1987)
- H. ‘Medusa’ (1993)
- H. ‘Haku Chu Han’ (1986)
- H. ‘Honey Do’ (1994)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2317. How we check this data.