Blue Mouse Ears Hosta
Hosta x 'Blue Mouse Ears'
SKU
40353
A symmetrical mound of small, heart-shaped leaves with a slight curl that resemble mouse ears. The soft blue-gray foliage has a faint white edge in early spring. The thick foliage resists slug damage. Lavender flowers stand above the foliage clumps. An herbaceous perennial. 2008 Hosta of the Year.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | HOSS-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; foliage clump reaches only 6 to 7 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 8
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