Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Hosta
Soft blue-green leaves, gently curled, just 2 3/4″ long and 2″ wide. A tightly mounded dense plant, it reaches only 6″ high and 1′ wide. New foliage unfurls from the center of the plant all season; the older leaves keep their blue tones well in summer heat. Sport of ‘Blue Cadet’. AHGA Hosta of the Year 2008
- Height: 6" – 8"
- Width: 8" – 12"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: July
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
Plant Characteristics
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Attributes
- Container
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
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Plant Habit
- Mound
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Light Conditions
- Shade
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Flower Color
- Purple
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Flower Hue
- Light
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Flower Type
- Raceme
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Flower Height
- 8" to 12"
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Foliage Color
- Blue
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 3" to 4"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- Fall
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Growth Rate
- Slow
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Origin
- Asia
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Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
