National PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening. Hosta Blue Mouse Ears is a charming, award-winning miniature shade perennial celebrated for its unique foliage and compact growth habit. This adorable variety forms a dense, symmetrical mound of small, thick, rounded blue-gray leaves that resemble mouse ears and resist slug damage thanks to their heavy texture. In midsummer, short scapes rise just above the foliage holding tightly clustered, bell-shaped lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. Perfectly suited for rock gardens, small border edging, woodland ground cover, or patio containers, it requires minimal care beyond clearing dead leaves after winter dormancy. Thriving best in partial shade to full shade with protection from afternoon sunlight to keep its distinct blue-gray tone, this low-maintenance favorite adapts well to moist, well-drained soils.