Hosta Blue Mouse Ears

A miniature hosta or plantain lily, Hosta Blue Mouse Ears is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial, ideal for a small, partially-shaded garden. A low, dense of overlapping, quite smooth, veined, blue-green leaves, gives interest from spring to autumn, and, as they are quite thick, are less attractive to slugs. In June and July, well-proportioned spires of lilac, bell-shaped flowers appear. A good plant for edging a shady border. Hosta Blue Mouse Ears holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Position: Partial shade
Season of interest: Spring to autumn, summer in particular
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height: 6 (15cm); Spread: 10 (25cm)

Small, slightly cupped blue-green leaves look like mouse ears, adding charm to shady garden borders or container planters.