Buy Hosta 'Snake Eyes'

Also Known As

Snake Eyes Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

2a-9b

4 inch pot | $16

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Hosta 'Snake Eyes' plant details

Hosta 'Snake Eyes' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, green, variegated and white 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Snake Eyes'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Snake Eyes'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful elongated, puckered leaves with medium blue-green edges and a leaf center of chartreuse to jade with striking white lines separating the center from the edges, giving a tri-tone effect! Medium sized 18-20” high by 36” wide. Lavender summer flowers. This one stands out in a crowd! Light shade, good garden soil, regular moisture.

By: Secret Garden Growers

This unique tricolour hosta is a sport of 'Striptease' with wider white streaks that separate the narrow light green central region of the leaf from the bluish green edges. 'Snake Eyes' grows into a medium to large-sized hosta with great presence in the garden.