Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Miniature (leaf 2.0-6.0 square inches; plant 4”-6” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Slow
Where to Grow
Nearly Round
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuskegee, Alabama

Paradise, California

Havana, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Dacula, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Hammond, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Winnetka, Illinois

Greenville, Indiana

Otho, Iowa

Lansing, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

South Berwick, Maine

Dracut, Massachusetts

Medway, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan(2 reports)

Traverse City, Michigan

Natchez, Mississippi

East Wakefield, New Hampshire

Brick, New Jersey

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Sewell, New Jersey

Bronx, New York

Canandaigua, New York

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Canton, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Galloway, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

Laurens, South Carolina

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Flint, Texas

Irving, Texas

Amelia Court House, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Vienna, Virginia

Newport, Washington

Denmark, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Owen, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

Racine, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Arlene) Southold, NY (Zone 7a) | September 2012 | positive

No afternoon sun for this gem. Multiplied well for me.

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stony mountain, MB (Zone 3a) | March 2012 | positive

this little hosta got me hooked now on minatures.
i grow them in containers with small bleeding hearts and
columbines. i ov...Read More

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Paradise, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2011 | positive

This is the cutest mini hosta I have ever seen! The leaves and tiny flower scape are in perfect proportion. I have it planted at the edge...Read More

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

Blue mounding dwarf 5"x9" with small round gray-green leaves that have incredible substance. Lavender flowers in mid-summer are on short...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

On the AHS's list of most popular miniatures for 2003.

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