Hosta 'Funny Mouse' - Hosta
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous groundcover perennial
Common name: Hosta
Scientific name: Hosta 'Funny Mouse'
Foliage color: Light green to chartreuse with creamy white margins, compact cordate leaves with wavy edges and distinct ribbed texture
Flower color: Pale lavender, in delicate, slender spikes
Mature height: 0.20–0.25 m
Mature width: 0.35–0.50 m
Habit: Very compact and dense, forming a tight clump with arching foliage and a regular silhouette
Flowering period: July to August
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Moderate, regular during growing season
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate, prefers humidity
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
No pruning is necessary; let the plant naturally develop its majestic and architectural form.
Maintain consistently moist soil during the growing season. Remove spent flowers if desired, though the flower spikes add summer interest. A light application of enriched mulch helps retain moisture and nourishes the soil.
Perfect for shady areas, undergrowth, perennial beds, and natural-style gardens, this robust hosta creates an imposing presence while remaining easy to care for and undemanding.