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Also Known As

  • Hosta 'Mousetrap'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'Mouse Trap' plant details

Hosta 'Mouse Trap' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Mouse Trap'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Mouse Trap'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A sport of H. 'Blue Mouse Ears' thick, bright white leaves and a blue-green margin, the bright white center emerges in the spring and stays all season. Some green speckling in the white center on the newer leaves. This plant is sure to catch your attention!
Very attractive, thick, nearly round, rich blue-green leaves with attractive creamy white centers that age to pure white with blue flecks; Pest resistant. Bell shaped rich violet striped lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in afternoon shade, or light shade all day. Miniature hosta.
A smaller sport of 'Blue Mouse Ears' with thick, bright white leaves and a blue/green margin. The bright white center emerges in the spring and stays all season. Some green specklin in the white center on the newer leaves.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Mouse Trap' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Mouse Trap'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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