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Hosta 'Mighty Mouse'

How to grow Hosta 'Mighty Mouse'.

Tiny, thick-skinned, and tougher than it looks.

Light
Part sun, shade
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–9
Size
6–8 in. tall, 10–12 in. wide
Spacing
10–12 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Miniature hosta with small round blue-green leaves with creamy yellow edges

Light

Part shade to shade.

Water

Keep evenly moist, especially in containers.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or early fall with the crown at soil level.

Feeding

A light slow-release feed in spring.

Pruning

Cut flower stalks after bloom. Remove leaves after frost.

Through the year

Shoots in April. Yellow edges in spring, creamy by summer. Flowers in July.

If something's off

Thick leaves resist slugs better than most, but deer still eat hostas. Hostas are toxic to dogs and cats if eaten.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Mouse-ear charm with a variegated edge, and thick leaves that hold up.

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