Hosta x 'Mouseketeer'
Mouseketeer Plantain Lily
- Broad yellow centers
- Larger than 'Blue Mouse Ears'
- Blooms in early summer
- Category: Perennial
- Patent: PP35,221
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 5-9 in
- Spread: 16-18 in
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
'Mouseketeer' is a charming miniature perennial with thick, rounded blue-green leaves edged in creamy yellow. Forming a tidy, compact mound, it’s perfect for edging, containers, or small shaded garden spaces. Lavender flowers appear on short scapes in midsummer, adding a touch of color above the foliage. Its petite size and playful variegation make it a standout in the "Mouse" series.
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Hummingbirds |
Flower Color
| • | Lavender |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hosta x 'Mouseketeer'
'Mouseketeer' thrives in part to full shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Keep soil evenly watered, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming and trim back foliage in fall after it dies back naturally to keep the plant tidy and healthy for the next growing season.
