As a value sensitive shopper, it is important you understand the size and quality you are purchasing. We use terms that may be new to you. We encourage you to read through this section so you will have a better understanding of the plants you are purchasing and their performance now and with maturity.
Eyes are the developing shoots that emerge from the root base of the plant.
Each eye produces a stalk or shoot that unfolds a whirl of leaves. This is your top growth. A healthy plant will produce more eyes over time. How fast this occurs depends on the growth rate of the particular variety and reasonable care. In general, with maturity, large or tall hostas develop large eyes, medium develop medium, and small or short develop small.