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

Mighty Mouse

Perennial mini hosta in purple, blooming in early summer. Purple flowers on 12 inch scapes over rounded blue-green leaves with a creamy yellow margin that turns creamy white in summer. USDA zones 3–9.

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Leaves of Mighty Mouse hosta up close
Leaves of Mighty Mouse hosta up close

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A Mighty Mouse hosta clump growing in a shade garden
A Mighty Mouse hosta clump growing in a shade garden

At a glance

Flower form
Mini Single
Colors
  • Purple
Blooms
Early summer
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

  • Hummingbirds
  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Variegated sport of Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears', listed by Walters Gardens.

Sources

Where to buy

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  • NH HostasLive plant

    35mm Starter Plug

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    $7.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Plant Delights NurseryLive plant

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    $26.00Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Mighty Mouse hardy in my zone?

Mighty 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 Mighty Mouse need full sun?

Mighty Mouse grows in part shade or full shade.

When does Mighty Mouse bloom?

Mighty Mouse blooms in early summer.

Is Mighty Mouse good for cutting?

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