Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Blue Mouse Ears Hosta
Herbaceous Perennial
Dwarf Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' makes a neat and attractive textural edging or groundcover.
Growing Conditions
Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Description
Size: 4 - 6 tall x 6 - 12 wide
Shape / Form:
Clumping,
Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture:
Medium
Foliage Quality:
Medium
Features: Dwarf / Compact Plant, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
Blue,
Silver / Gray
Flower Color:
Lavender / Lilac
Bloom Season:
Summer
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Plant Combo for Three Season Woodland Garden
Focus: Mixed Border
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8 -
Mahogany and Blue Foliage Combo for Shade
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 -
Plant Combo for Shady Woodland
Focus: Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 6, 7, 8 -
Blue and Burgundy Plant Combo for Part Sun
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8 -
Blue and Pewter Foliage Combo for Shade
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 8 -
Heuchera and Hosta Foliage Duo
Focus: Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Full Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 4 -
Woodland Garden with Excellent Foliage and Flowers
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8 -
Small Scale Vignette with Mahogany and Blue Foliage
Focus: Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space, Color Theme
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 -
Monochromatic Foliage Combination
Focus: Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space, Color Theme, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9