Hosta Mighty Mouse Patterned Foliage alata and S

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The 3-4' tall mass of stems is adorned with pointed green leaves and

The tight mats of powder-blue foliage are topped in late April with 8" tall cherry-red (RHS 66A) flowers that nearly obscure the foliage and perfume the garden with a spicy clove-like fragrance

hummingbird-magnet flowers in early August

long used for fiber production in southern Mexico

Hosta Mighty Mouse Patterned Foliage alata and SHosta 'Mighty Mouse' is another in the increasing line of Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' sports. This little 7" tall x 1' wide charmer boasts round, blue green leaves surrounded by a wide yellow border that ages to creamy white. Attracting hummingbirds in late spring, the clumps are topped with short spikes holding a paucity of dark lavender flowers. Hosta 'Mighty Mouse' is very similar to Hosta 'Frosted Mouse Ears', but the edge seems slightly more white to