Plantain Lily 'Blue Mouse Ears', 'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta
A symmetrical mound of small, heart-shaped leaves with a slight curl that resemble mouse ears. The soft blue-gray foliage has a faint white edge in early spring. The thick foliage resists slug damage. Lavender flowers stand above the foliage clumps. An herbaceous perennial. 2008 Hosta of the Year.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spread | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spacing | 12" (in) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Cold, Heat |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Specimen, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
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Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' (Plantain Lily)
Plantain Lily 'Blue Mouse Ears', 'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta
A symmetrical mound of small, heart-shaped leaves with a slight curl that resemble mouse ears. The soft blue-gray foliage has a faint white edge in early spring. The thick foliage resists slug damage. Lavender flowers stand above the foliage clumps. An herbaceous perennial. 2008 Hosta of the Year. |
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