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.