Blue Mouse Ears Hosta
Blue Mouse Ears Hosta
Hosta x 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Item #40353 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8
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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.
- OverviewLight Needs:Full shade to filtered sunWatering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.Average Landscape Size:
Moderate growing; foliage clump reaches only 6 to 7 in. tall, 12 in. wide.Key Feature:Dramatic Dwarf PlantBlooms:
SpringLandscape Uses:
- DetailBotanical Pronunciation:HOSS-tuhPlant type:PerennialDeciduous/evergreen:HerbaceousGrowth rate:ModerateAverage landscape size:Moderate growing; foliage clump reaches only 6 to 7 in. tall, 12 in. wide.Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Gift PlantFoliage color:Gray-greenBlooms:SpringFlower color:PurpleFlower attributesShowy FlowersGarden styleAsian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, RusticCompanion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Astilbe (Astilbe); Mukdenia (Mukdenia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
- CareCare InformationProvide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring. Divide every 2 to 3 years in early spring.Light Needs:Full shade to filtered sunWatering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden.
