H. ‘Cat and Mouse’
Hosta ‘Cat and Mouse’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2007 as a sport of Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears', 'Cat and Mouse' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its nearly round, blue-green leaves with broad, flat gold margins. The leaf center is greenish yellow, while the slightly blue-green margin ranges from 0.5 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) wide, and both leaf surfaces bear a glaucous bloom. The plant forms a compact, mound-like habit reaching 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height and 6 inches (15.2 cm) in diameter, with moderate growth rate.
In the Garden
'Cat and Mouse' is best suited to partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its miniature size makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. The small leaves, each 2 inches (5.1 cm) long and wide with 7 to 8 vein pairs, create a dense, tidy mound that pairs well with other diminutive perennials such as Heuchera or small ferns. Its compact dimensions also make it highly suitable for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur, though the thick, glaucous leaves offer some resistance.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with .5 to 1in (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, slightly blue-green, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 5.5 in (14.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | variegation brightens in summer |
| Notable characteristics | greenish yellow sport of H. 'Blue Mouse Ears' |
| Plant patent | PP20,862 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Mouse Ears' — H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Baby Doll’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cherry Tomato’ (2008)
- H. ‘Holy Mouse Ears’ (2006)
- H. ‘Valley's Secret Cove’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cute as a Button’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #939. How we check this data.