Blue Mouse Ears
A small blue-green hosta with rounded, thick leaves and short lavender flower stems.
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Description
A small blue-green hosta with rounded, thick leaves and short lavender flower stems.
Structured Plant Data
A small blue-green hosta with rounded, thick leaves and short lavender flower stems.
E./Deckert
2000
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Blue Mouse Ears brings the broad-leaf look of a hosta into a much smaller planting. The rounded leaves form a compact mound, and the flowers sit on proportionately short stems. It is a sensible starting point for comparing miniature hostas.
A raised container or the front of a border makes its small leaves easier to see. Do not place it beneath an expanding giant hosta that will hide it. Curly Fries offers a very different narrow-leaf effect at a small scale, while Rainforest Sunrise adds gold and green. Check the expected spread as well as height when matching a plant to a trough or pot.
Plant facts and recorded measurements
Registry measurements describe the submitted clump in its recorded growing conditions. They are observations, not a promise of the mature size in every garden. Nursery mature ranges may differ.
| Trait | Recorded information |
|---|---|
| Typical mature height | 8 in |
| Typical mature spread | 12 in |
| Hardiness | USDA 3-9 |
| Light | Partial to full shade |
| Foliage | Small, rounded, thick blue-green leaves |
| Flowers | Lavender bell-shaped flowers in summer |
| Registered clump height | 5 in |
| Registered clump diameter | 9 in |
| Registered leaf dimensions | 2.8 × 2 in |
| Registered growth rate | moderate |
| Registration year in catalogue | 2000 |
| Registration attribution in catalogue | E./Deckert |
Growing and placing this plant
Keep clear of leaf litter that could cover the small crown.
Use a draining container and avoid a waterlogged winter pot.
Frequently asked questions
How small is Blue Mouse Ears?
Walters lists about 8 inches of foliage height and a 12-inch spread. Extension and registry observations vary, so allow some flexibility.
Can Blue Mouse Ears grow in a container?
Yes. Its small mound suits a pot or trough with good drainage. Container roots still need protection from drying out and severe winter exposure.
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Sources and further reading
- AHS Hosta Registry: Blue Mouse Ears (American Hosta Society)
- Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' | Walters Gardens, Inc. (Walters Gardens)
Sources checked . Growing conditions and nursery descriptions can differ.