'Mighty Mouse' Hosta
Perennial
- Miniature hosta with big impact!
- Variegated leaves have creamy yellow margins.
- Lavender flowers bloom in summer, attracting hummingbirds.
- Low maintenance perennial for the shade.
- Zones 3-9, part sun/shade, 8" tall x 12" wide at maturity.
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EXPOSURE
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Description
Details
Common name: Hosta
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Shade (< 4 hours sun), Part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 8" X 12"
Flower color: Lavender
Foliage color: Green and yellow variegation
Season of Interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Early summer
Features: Space savers, rare & unusual, rain gardens, low flammability, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, foundation planting, massing, rock garden, specimen, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Part sun (4-6 hours sun) to full shade (< 4 hours sun). Best in part shade (some morning sun, or sun dappled conditions).
Water: Average. Established plants have some tolerance for dry shade (particularly plants with thick leaves), but soils should never be allowed to dry out. Water is best applied directly to the soil beneath the leaves.
Spacing: 12 inches apart
Fertilizing: Light application of time release fertilizer, or side-dress with compost and organic amendments when new growth appears in early spring.
Winterizing: Foliage should be cut back to the ground in the fall. A 2" mulch after the ground freezes will help prevent heaving, and protect the shallow crowns.
Maintenance & Pruning: Hostas with thick leaves like this one are typically less appealing to slugs than other types. However, if slugs are particularly active in your garden, use slug bait, dishes of beer, or diatomaceous earth to discourage them. Groom plants by removing yellow or dead leaves and cut flower spikes back as they finish blooming in summer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.