Hosta Eagles Nest Light Shade unobscured by the old leaves

unobscured by the old leaves

The deer-resistant growth habit is similar to Miscanthus 'Cabaret' (non-floppy)

rounded foliage (glossy purple in winter) that lays flat on the ground

opening to large

which changes to cream as the season progresses

Hosta Eagles Nest Light Shade unobscured by the old leavesThis is certainly the most unique of the mutations of the famed Hosta 'Sum and Substance'. Hosta 'Eagles Nest' forms very thick, cupped green leaves, each surrounded by a wide golden border. From the "feel" of the foliage, smaller stature, and slower growth rate, I suspect this is a tetraploid. The smaller than normal, 3' wide clump is topped in late summer with 2' tall scapes of light lavender flowers. I think you are going to really like this one.