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Hosta Plantain Lily 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Hosta Plantain Lily 'Blue Mouse Ears'


 
Thick grey-green leaves resembling mouse ears form a tidy compact mound. This variety produces lavender flowers.

Hosta of the Year 2008

Selected as the American Hosta Growers 2008 Hosta of the Year. Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This miniature selection has thick, rounded blue-green leaves with a powdery finish. Soft lavender flowers appear in July. Good slug resistance. An outstanding Hosta for edging or the shady rock garden. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Clumps may be easily divided in the spring or fall. An award winner for Best Blue Leaf, 2004. Registered by E. & J. Deckert in 2000.

Blooms mid summer.

Winter hardy, Container plant, deer resistant

Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:

This shade loving perennial favorite is easy to grow in various soil conditions. This variety is slug resistant.
Uses: borders, massed, container, woodland
Full to partial shade
Height: 8" - 12"
Growability: easy

 

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