• Mini
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • Lavender
  • Single

Blue Mouse Ears

Perennial mini hosta in lavender, blooming in midsummer. Clusters of lavender bell-shaped flowers on 12 inch scapes above thick, round, blue-green leaves. USDA zones 3–9.

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Leaves of Blue Mouse Ears hosta up close
Leaves of Blue Mouse Ears hosta up close

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A Blue Mouse Ears hosta clump growing in a shade garden
A Blue Mouse Ears hosta clump growing in a shade garden

At a glance

Flower form
Mini Single
Colors
  • Lavender
Blooms
Midsummer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
8 in (20 cm) Spread: 12 in (30 cm)
Sunlight
Part shade, Full shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Hosta hybrid

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit

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Origin

Introduced by Walters Gardens. Named Hosta of the Year 2008 by the American Hosta Growers Association and given the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2012.

Bred by Walters Gardens

Sources

Where to buy

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  • NH HostasLive plant

    35mm Starter Plug

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    $6.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Gurney'sLive plant

    Premium (Qty- 1) | Spring

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    $12.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Plant Delights NurseryLive plant

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    $24.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Garden Goods DirectLive plant

    1 Quart Pot

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    $25.95Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Nature Hills NurseryLive plant

    #1 Container

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    $32.73Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • Leaves of Blue Mouse Ears hosta up close
    Leaves of Blue Mouse Ears hosta up close
  • A Blue Mouse Ears hosta clump growing in a shade garden
    A Blue Mouse Ears hosta clump growing in a shade garden

Questions

Is Blue Mouse Ears hardy in my zone?

Blue Mouse Ears survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Blue Mouse Ears need full sun?

Blue Mouse Ears grows in part shade or full shade.

When does Blue Mouse Ears bloom?

Blue Mouse Ears blooms in midsummer.

Is Blue Mouse Ears good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Blue Mouse Ears as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.