Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' (Blue Mouse Ears) — perennial

Overview

Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' is a perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Q157167 family. Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include groundcover, rock gardens, borders and containers.

About

Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' is a perennial cultivar of the Hosta genus, known for its shade-tolerant foliage. It thrives in partial shade to full shade conditions and prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil. This cultivar is suitable for use as groundcover, in rock gardens, borders, or containers. It requires mulching to retain moisture and should be protected from direct hot sun to prevent leaf scorch. As with other hostas, it is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.

About the genus

Hosta is a genus of plants commonly known as hostas, plantain lilies and occasionally by the Japanese name gibōshi. Hostas are widely cultivated as shade-tolerant foliage plants. The genus is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae, and is native to northeast Asia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hosta

Sunlight: partial shade, shade
Soil type: well-drained, fertile
Soil moisture: moist
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: groundcover, rock gardens, borders, containers
Toxicity: toxic to cats and dogs if ingested

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

Cultivation: Prefers shaded areas with moist, well-drained soil; mulch to retain moisture; avoid direct hot sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves as needed; cut back flower stalks after blooming.
Propagation: Division in spring or autumn.