Hosta hybrid 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Hosta or Plantain Lily
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Heart-shaped blue leaves rarely over 3" long
- Lavender flowers on long stems bloom in summer
- Short, mounding habit
- Great for borders, container and rock gardens
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grown best in moist, well drained soil. Will tolerate sandy soil. Perfers shade or morning sun. Most varieties will not tolerate hot afternoon sun, though a few will. As needed, plants should be divided in th early spring as new growth emerges.
Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Spacing: 8 in
Bloom Color: Lavender
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Rock Garden
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Hosta
Common Name: Hosta
A top choice for shade gardens! Hostas are easy to grow and come in many colors and leaf textures. Typical colors are various greens, blues, yellow or variegated. Varieties range from a small, compact size to very large. Flowers scapes of lavender or white typically arrive in the summer and are a hummingbirds favorite.