H. ‘Green Mouse Ears’
Hosta ‘Green Mouse Ears’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Deckert.
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Originator | E. Deckert |
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 by E. Deckert as a sport of Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears', 'Green Mouse Ears' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its nearly round, cupped leaves of medium green with a dull upper surface and glaucous bloom beneath. The leaf blade measures 2.75 inches (7.0 cm) long by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide, with eight to nine vein pairs and flat margins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact, mound-like plant reaching 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is well suited to rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its diminutive size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation, where its thick, cupped leaves provide textural contrast alongside other small shade perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. The thick leaves offer some resistance to slugs, though standard hosta pest management is advisable in areas with heavy slug or deer pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; cupped |
| Flower scape height | 6–7.5 in (15.2–19.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small, cupped, nearly round, thick leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Mouse Ears' — H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Green Mouse Ears’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Itty Bitty’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Little Red Joy’ (2004)
- H. ‘Littlechap’ (2004)
- H. ‘Devon Mist’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gorgon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Jiminy Cricket’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2336. How we check this data.