H. ‘Lily Blue Eyes’
Hosta ‘Lily Blue Eyes’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, *Hosta* 'Lily Blue Eyes' is a medium-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Salute'* and *H. 'Azure Snow'*. It is visually distinguished by its intensely blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with serrated margins and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, which gives the foliage a matte, powder-blue appearance.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of approximately 27 inches (68.6 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), with an upright growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border middlegrounds or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitoring and protective measures are recommended in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | intensely blue-green serrated margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Notable characteristics | leaf edge serrated |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Salute' — H. ‘Salute’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Azure Snow' — H. ‘Azure Snow’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3393