Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ 1Gal

Latin Name: Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

Common Name: Blue Mouse Ears Hosta

Zones: 3–9

Height & Spread: 6–10 inches tall, spreading 12–18 inches wide

Descriptive Features: A beloved miniature hosta prized for its thick, rounded, cup-shaped leaves in a rich powdery blue-gray hue, resembling little mouse ears — giving this cultivar its charming name. The compact, slow-growing habit forms a tight, tidy mound that holds its blue coloring exceptionally well throughout the season thanks to its heavy waxy bloom. In summer, lavender-purple, bell-shaped flowers rise on short scapes just above the foliage. Named 2008 Hosta of the Year by the American Hosta Growers Association, it's a favorite among collectors for its diminutive scale, sturdy substance, and good slug resistance. Ideal for containers, rock gardens, edging, and small-space shade plantings; prefers part to full shade with moist, well-drained soil.