Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Best low-maintenance choice for small-space shade gardeners.
Enhance your shaded garden with the Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears', an award-winning perennial celebrated for its compact size and charming foliage. This dwarf variety features thick, rubbery leaves in a soft blue-green hue, resembling tiny mouse ears, which naturally deter pests. Delicate lavender blooms appear in mid-summer, adding a touch of color. Perfect for borders, containers, or creating serene garden nooks, this low-maintenance hosta thrives in partial to full shade, offering year-round interest with minimal effort.
$9.95
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Category Rank
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-64%
Below average
SKU
28033
Who it's for
- Urban gardeners with limited container or rock garden space
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance plants resistant to garden pests
- Designers seeking striking color contrast for shaded landscape beds
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners needing immediate, full-grown groundcover results
- Sun-drenched garden owners unable to provide consistent deep shade
- Beginners working with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
Performance breakdown
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering perennials struggle to survive.
Space Efficiency
Compact dwarf habit makes it ideal for tight borders and containers.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal attention once established, perfect for low-effort garden designs.
Foliage Durability
Thick, rubbery leaves provide excellent resistance against common garden pests.
Hardiness Range
Robust performance across a wide variety of climates from zones 3-8.
Visual Impact
Charming leaf texture and lavender blooms offer consistent seasonal garden interest.
Key Specs
SKU
28033
Genus
Hosta
Variety
'Blue Mouse Ears'
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
12 in
Mature Width
2 Feet
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Light Requirements
Part Shade, Shade
Features
- Compact dwarf habit for small spaces
- Pest-resistant, thick foliage
- Attractive lavender blooms
- Excellent foliage interest
- Versatile for borders and containers
- Award-winning variety
- Low-maintenance care
- Thrives in shade
What customers say
The 'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta is celebrated for its exceptional quality and striking design. Its robust nature allows plants to establish and flourish quickly, even in difficult environments. The unique, thick, cupped leaves and intense blue coloration are significant aesthetic advantages, making it ideal for containers and garden borders. This miniature variety consistently offers reliable performance and superior visual appeal, setting it apart from more common hostas. It is a standout choice for gardeners seeking both durability and distinctive beauty.
Know before you buy
This dwarf variety reaches a mature width of about 2 feet. You should space them at least 24 inches apart to ensure they have enough room to spread comfortably.
The 'Blue Mouse Ears' is hardy in zones 3 through 8. It is a resilient perennial that can handle a wide range of temperatures across these regions.
Yes, its thick, rubbery leaves are naturally more resistant to common garden pests than thinner-leaved hosta varieties. However, please note that it is not considered deer-resistant.
Absolutely. Its compact, dwarf habit makes it an excellent choice for containers or small garden nooks where you want to add texture without overwhelming the space.
This hosta thrives in partial to full shade and prefers loamy or clay soil. It requires moderate watering to stay healthy throughout the growing season.
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