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Hosta 'Green Mouse Ears'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 3a-9a

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Hosta 'Green Mouse Ears' plant details

Hosta 'Green Mouse Ears' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 'Green Mouse Ears'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Green Mouse Ears'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This little hosta has the same thick substance as the parent plant (Blue Mouse Ears) but lacks the glaucous coating keeping the leaves green. Pale purple flowers open in dense clusters in July on foot high scapes.
Open mound of thick, almost rubbery, nearly round, forest green leaves. Bell shaped rich violet striped lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in afternoon shade, or light shade all day. Miniature hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Green Mouse Ears' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Green Mouse Ears'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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  • mostly sun - shade
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