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

Cat and Mouse

Perennial mini hosta in lavender, blooming in midsummer. Light lilac flowers over small, firm yellow-green leaves edged in blue-green. USDA zones 3–9.

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At a glance

Flower form
Mini Single
Colors
  • Lavender
Blooms
Midsummer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3 in (8 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)

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Origin

Sport of Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' found by H. Hansen at Shady Oaks Nursery.

Bred by H. Hansen, Shady Oaks Nursery

Sources

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Questions

Is Cat and Mouse hardy in my zone?

Cat and Mouse 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 Cat and Mouse need full sun?

Cat and Mouse grows in part shade or full shade.

When does Cat and Mouse bloom?

Cat and Mouse blooms in midsummer.

Is Cat and Mouse good for cutting?

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

See also

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Leaves of Blue Mouse Ears hosta up close Blue Mouse Ears Miniature hosta with thick, round blue-green leaves in a symmetrical 8 inch mound. MiniMidsummerCompact
Leaves of Church Mouse hosta up close Church Mouse Miniature hosta with ruffled blue-green leaves and a subtle lighter green margin. MiniMidsummerCompact
Dragon Tails Mini hosta with narrow, wavy bright gold leaves in a fast multiplying rosette. MiniMidsummerCompact
Leaves of Mighty Mouse hosta up close Mighty Mouse Miniature hosta with thick blue-green leaves edged creamy yellow, then creamy white. MiniEarly summerCompact

Same colors

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Leaves of August Moon hosta up close August Moon Gold-leaved hosta with seersuckered leaves in a 20 to 24 inch mound and pale lavender to white flowers. LargeLate summerMedium height
Leaves of Autumn Frost hosta up close Autumn Frost Sport of First Frost with blue leaves and extra wide yellow to cream margins in a 12 inch mound. MediumMidsummerMedium height
Leaves of Blue Angel hosta up close Blue Angel Giant blue-green hosta forming a 3 by 4 foot mound, with pale lavender to white summer flowers. GiantMidsummerTall
Leaves of Blue Cadet hosta up close Blue Cadet Compact hosta with heart-shaped blue leaves in a round 12 inch clump and lavender flowers. SmallLate springMedium height

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