• Close-up of a vibrant blue hosta plant, 'Blue Mouse Ears', with thick, rounded leaves.
  • A close-up of vibrant blue mouse ears hosta leaves with a distinct blue-gray hue and a textured, rippled surface.
  • A close-up of vibrant blue mouse ears hosta leaves with a distinct blue-gray hue and a textured, rippled surface.
  • Close-up of a Hosta root with many light-colored roots extending from the main rhizome.
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Hosta Roots - Blue Mouse Ears

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Ground Cover
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Hosta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 8 to 10 inches

COLOR

  • Blue
  • Purple

Beautifully muted blue-green and gray-green leaves are uniquely heart-shaped and turned to resemble mouse ears! As if that was not enough, violet bell-shaped blooms appear midsummer that contrast nicely above the dreamy leaves. Perfectly suited for your partial to deep shaded areas of your garden where the soil remains moist, yet well-drained. The compact size also makes it an exquisite choice for containers that flank an entryway or covered patio.

  • Blue-green-gray coloring
  • Violet blooms stretch up above leaves
  • Thrives in partial to deep shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of Root Should Be No More Than 1 inches Below Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Planting Guide

View our Hosta Planting Guide to learn more.

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Hosta Roots - Blue Mouse Ears

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Hosta Roots - Blue Mouse Ears FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Blue Mouse Ears Hosta?

Blue Mouse Ears Hosta is graded No. 1.

What type of bulb is Hosta Blue Mouse Ears grown from?

Hosta Blue Mouse Ears is grown from a root.

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