Hosta 'Eye Declare'

Also Known As

Eye Declare Hosta

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 16"-18"
W: 18"-20"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Hosta 'Eye Declare' plant details

Hosta 'Eye Declare' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Eye Declare'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN - 20 IN - wide, 16 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Eye Declare'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Emerges in spring from red shoots, fiery golden yellow with deep green margins aging to chartreuse in summer; Good grower. Pale lavender flowers from purple buds in mid summer. Plant in afternoon to full shade. Medium size hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

A sport of 'Sea Fire', with brilliant gold leaves edged in green in the spring. The golden yellow centers fade to yellow green as the summer lingers, Lavender flowers on 20" stems pop from dark buds in mid-late summer.