Thick, substantial foliage in mini form!
Leathery and heart-shaped, the plant's small leaves, which discourage nibbling pests, remain blue-green in hot, sunny summer weather. Neat yet very dense, the foliage is topped in midsummer by lavender blooms held on short scapes in good proportion to the leaves below. Growing to just 6 inches high and 12 inches wide, Blue Mouse Ears draws favor for its size, color, foliage texture, and staying power!
A sport of H. Blue Cadet, Blue Mouse Ears sets new foliage all season, often with a hint of gold at the base of the leaf. Use this compact plant in containers of all sorts, as edging, in the front of the shade border, and as an accent among green- and yellow-leafed plants. It tolerates partial to full shade, and prefers to avoid direct sun. Zones 3-8.
Genus | Hosta |
Species | hybrid |
Variety | 'Blue Mouse Ears' |
Item Form | Bareroot |
Zone | 3 - 8 |
Bloom Start to End | Mid Summer |
Habit | Dwarf |
Plant Height | 12 in |
Plant Width | 24 in |
Additional Characteristics | Award Winner, Easy Care Plants, Hummingbird Lovers |
Foliage Color | Blue Green |
Light Requirements | Part Shade, Shade |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
Resistance | Cold Hardy |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Clay |
Uses | Border, Containers, Foliage Interest |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |