A distinctive thin, white line separates the leaves' dark green margins from light green centers, resembling an almond-shaped eye. With its multitude of eye-adorned leaves, this hosta gives the impression of a many-winged seraphim perched in your garden bed.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Snake Eyes'

Common Name: Snake Eyes Hosta

Garden Size: 15-23 inches tall by 35-47 inches wide; scape height 23-28 inches

Growth Rate: Fast

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Pointed, ovate leaves with rounded bases and twisted tips. The leaves have dark green margins and light green centers with a thin, irregular line of white dividing the margin and center.

Flowers: Lavender, tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms mid to late summer.

Plant Origin: East Asia, primarily Japan and Korea. Most commercially available hostas are hybrids.

Wildlife Support: Hummingbirds and some bees enjoy the flowers. A favorite treat for our local deer.

Fertilizing: Apply compost in early spring before new growth emerges.

Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth; trim back damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Leave the leaves over the winter and wait until early spring to clean up.

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Uses: Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings.

AHS Classification: III-8 (Medium Leaved, Other)

Parentage: Sport of H. ‘Striptease’