Plant details
- Typical mature height
- 8 in
- Typical mature spread
- 12 in
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Foliage
- Rounded, substantial leaves with blue-green to gray-green centers and pale margins
- Flowers
- Lavender flowers in early summer
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Mighty Mouse Hosta
A compact, rounded-leaf hosta with a pale border and a documented link to Blue Mouse Ears.
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Check the grower directoryAbout Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse is a variegated sport of Blue Mouse Ears. Its thick, rounded spring leaves have blue-green centers and cream-yellow edges. In summer the centers become grayer green and the margins lighter.
The grower lists an 8-inch foliage height and a 12-inch spread. Compare it with plain Blue Mouse Ears if you are choosing between a pale outline and a single leaf color. A small raised display makes the difference easier to see.
Plant facts and recorded measurements
| Trait | Recorded information |
|---|---|
| Typical mature height | 8 in |
| Typical mature spread | 12 in |
| Light | Part shade to full shade |
| Foliage | Rounded, substantial leaves with blue-green to gray-green centers and pale margins |
| Flowers | Lavender flowers in early summer |
Growing and placing this plant
Leave a clear view of the small mound rather than planting beneath a giant hosta.
Use good drainage in a trough or patio pot.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mighty Mouse the same as Blue Mouse Ears?
No. It is a variegated sport of Blue Mouse Ears, with a pale margin around its leaf center.
How wide does Mighty Mouse grow?
Walters Gardens lists a mature spread of about 12 inches. Allow room for that mound and compare the actual size of the plant being offered separately.
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Sources and further reading
- Hosta 'Mighty Mouse' (Walters Gardens)
Sources checked . Growing conditions and nursery descriptions can differ.