H. ‘Midas Mouse’
Hosta ‘Midas Mouse’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Mighty Mouse' registered in 2014, 'Midas Mouse' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with greenish-yellow flat margins. The leaf surface is dull on both sides, and the plant forms a compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Midas Mouse' reaches a mature size of approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter and 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for shaded or partially shaded positions in typical hosta-growing zones, and its diminutive stature makes it an excellent choice for trough gardens, rockeries, or the front of a shaded border. Companion planting with other small-scale shade perennials, such as miniature ferns or *Heuchera* cultivars, can complement its muted coloration.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, foliage may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, though the small leaf size may reduce feeding pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | becomes yellow as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | gold mouse |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Mighty Mouse' — H. ‘Mighty Mouse’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Curly Fries’ (2008)
- H. ‘Dawn’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lemon Lime’ (1977)
- H. ‘Buttercup Baby’ (2014)
- H. ‘Marlu's Evelyn Lucile’ (2014)
- H. ‘Marlu's Marla Jean’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3731